So the question remains, do you give the man a fish or do you teach him how to catch one? Well sure.. the answer is clear but my question still remains. Will you personally take the time to teach the man how to fish or will you assume that someone else is taking care of that? The difference perhaps is Vision. The type of vision you develop when you first decide to take on the growing and cultivation of plants. The very first time, whether successful or not, that you dote over a seed in anticipation of its growth. You can see its future beauty… you can taste the berries.. smell its aroma .. wait and watch for it to break the soil and then realize you’ve got 3 months before you will see any of it! Grrrr%*#!!
Now back to the hungry guy and the one who knows how to feed ’em both. Should you take a long term perspective and realize it is what you do now, today and on a regular basis that will eventually lead to that end-point you desire. If you were to teach the man how to fish, not only would he not ask of your own supplies but forever be at your service, A commitment to the future and some extra time & effort now.
Many approach their garden with a short-sightedness that only leaves them working harder in the Spring. It seems at the end of the growing season we tend to take it a little easier on our selves. We reap the benefits of our labor and we think mightily that we may now rest and buckle down for the Winter. The truth is that some of that good old long term vision could send you back out to the garden for a little pre-frost prep and replenishment. Amendments made to the soil in September and October can help tremendously toward your Spring labor.
All of the hard work and energy that was put into the soil in the Spring, the soil released in the form of nutrient energy into the foods we harvest. And now that you feel all “full” of your good deeds and amazing yield, you have forgotten your soil is exhausted!Turning the soil now and adding compost material to the land will show its benefit in the long term. Particularly if you are approaching your land organically. Manure and natural compost take much longer than chemical treatments to have positive effects on soil.
The Garden Peddler, here in Woodbine, just so happens to be expanding its WormGold™ product line. Bagged worm compost is available locally to compliment the “Compost Tea” treatments available. Contact us today for Free Estimates.
Close your eyes and clear your Vision.