You Have to Kill Some of Them
Published 2 months ago • 1 min read
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Hello, Friend!
I spent an hour yesterday killing my little carrot seedlings.
Not all of them, as you can see, but at least half of them.
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Thinning seedlings is just part of the process of growing beautiful, healthy vegetables -- each plant needs its space to grow, so others have to go. But the sacrificing always feels kind of ruthless. Don't they all deserve to live? Isn't it my responsibility to keep nurturing them?
Well, you may already know where keeping all of these seedlings would lead: very tiny, crowded carrots. Nothing grows much if not given the space it needs.
As always, so much in the garden can be reflected in our lives. Like a garden bed, our capacity/time/bandwidth is limited. Try to cram too much in, and none of it really flourishes. Moreover, perpetually doing this depletes the "soil" and further reduces our capacity to nourish what we're trying to grow in our lives.
It may feel ruthless, but thinning is essential. What needs thinning in your life?
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Next Community Day June 28th, 10am-1pm
The farm will be in full swing by the end of June! Come out to get your hands dirty and enjoy a morning with friends on the farm.
Click below to RSVP.
Other Upcoming Events
Walnut Farmers' Market -- every Saturday, 12-3pm
Our little local market is a fun time! Food, music, and friendly folks. Mother Rock (that's us!) will have a table there June 7th and 21st. Come say hi!
Walnut Community Center, 46 School Rd. in Marshall
Thin it to win it,
Sarah & Cory
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