Thyme's Corner

by Thyme and Tina

January 2007

I am sure you folks know the feeling that comes over a gardener when the season has come to an end. The demand for your time and attention comes to a head in the peak of summer, then there is the gathering and putting away of the harvest. It was similar to that for us. Our focus, however, was more to watch it grow, helping it along, and to observe, taste, and save the seed for another year.

We got off to all kinds of mischief. We secretly watched the Phantom Planter trying to catch him before he put seeds where we could not guess they were. Then there were the Phantom Harvesters with four feet! They did not allow us to have tomatoes as they nibbled off each new tomato or new branch that grew. You should have seen how fat those critters got. Hope they went into someone's pot!

Momfeather was all busy going here and there with her mission to spread the love and knowledge about Native American Culture. There was mention of Ireland, Chicago, and then Massachusetts, and all kinds of places throughout Kentucky. How does she do it? She must be driven by her passion to spread the appreciation of Cherokee culture. Nevertheless, we wished her well and continued to report our observations and show off our newly ripened vegetables and fruits. Many a table was set with Momfeather at the head awaiting the first slice and nibble of a melon, or a bean or a lemon cucumber. Just ask Judge Whittaker about the tasting of the lemon cucumber. He was there and was one of our testers.

Now, the cold winds blow over the dry brown stalks that once were green and full of vegetables. The raccoons are in their warm homes and we are settling in to a more relaxing time of the year. We look forward to talking to you folks this spring. We must add that working in the garden gave us lots of opportunity to spend good times with friends. Cutting grass, pulling weeds and tilling the ground nourished the plants but we discover that it also nourished our friendships. We made the roots stronger as well as our bonds as friends.

Thanks for taking Time with Thyme and Tina,

The Garden Sisters

"May your roots be strong and your blossoms many."

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