Going Green

I've decided that we are Going Green this year. Now, Going Green can mean different things. To me, at this point in my life, Going Green means growing an organic garden. Yep, that is my plan for this year. Now of course, they say the best way to do it is to start small. However, as most of you who know me by now, know that I never start small. So, please pray for me ... as I am going to try to not overdo myself on this one.

The method that we are trying is the Square Foot Gardening method. I am currently reading the "All New Square Foot Gardening" book by Mel Bartholomew. I never really realized the importance of nutrients in soil before. So our first goal is to get us some nutrient rich soil for our raised beds that we are using this year. I have read and have been told that it will make gardening much easier. My gardening ways are from the old school. Boy do I have a lot of educating ahead of me this year. Thankfully, I have a wonderful friend, Patty, who is a wealth of information since she has her Master Gardening license/certificate.

I continue to be amazed at the greatness of the food that God has given to us. It is unfortunate what man has done to strip it and enrich/fortify it. I would like to share a quote from a nutritionist, Robert Crayhon, with you. "If someone took $30,000 from you and then gave you $4,000, would you feel enriched?" I would have to say, this is how I feel when I, as well as my family, are not eating properly. Therefore, I strive everyday to read and educate myself on how we can eat/feel better. This is a continuous journey that I try to follow each day.

I am currently reading "Refined to Real Food" by Allison Anneser. I must say, this is a great book for those of you who are trying to make changes --- a little at a time. While reading today, it was mentioned that we should have at least one green, leafy vegetable a week. I realized that I considered broccoli as a green leafy vegetable. I was thinking green, but I should have realized that it is not leafy. There are many charts in this book and it is helping me to realize all the good nutrients in many fruits and vegetables. A definite book that I will be referring back to from time to time.