There's a big area in our back yard that used to be filled with old overgrown plants and a dead crabtree (alright, the crabtree is still there, just less of it now). But earlier this summer, Jason and his uncle Jim cleared out a big patch and tilled it for a garden. Jason even came across a bird's nest clearing out the brush. It was a lot of work for them, but it really turned out to be a cute little garden for us this year. Growing up, we always had a garden, and it was always neat to watch everything grow. The best part, of course, was to see the literal fruits of the labor. Since we didn't fence it in this year, our beans, peas, and beets were eaten weeks ago. But, our tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and strawberries have thrived. Joe picked our first cucumber this week. I really think kids love having something to take care of, it's a fun summer project. Hopefully we'll expand on it a bit more next year.
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