Bell Peppers and Road Construction

With the price of food in the grocery store I decided to be proactive and plant my own vegetable garden. I just wanted to share with you my bounty. Perfect peppers. I can’t wait to put them in my salad.

It’s simply amazing how God has created this earth, how this earth provides us with exactly what we need to feed ourselves-rich soil, cool rain, and the sun’s warmth.

These past few months I have had to travel a lot and I have noticed the continuous construction of highways that have managed to cover the rich, life-sustaining soil with asphalt. I can’t help but think the covering up of so much potential farm land is counterproductive.

Don’t we have enough highways and freeways?

I have started my own garden. The vegetables taste fresher than those shipped hundreds if not thousands of miles to a warehouse and doused with chemicals before being waxed and placed in a grocery store.

Have you ever wondered why after you take home your vegetables and fruit they rot after a few days?

I suspect chemicals are doused on these just to keep them from spoiling until we buy them and take them home. By that time, it’s too late to complain.

Maybe I am wrong. . . .I’ve been wrong before. But, I suspect I am right. . .

Anyways, my vegetables taste crisp, sweet, and delicious and spoil in a reasonable timeframe because I don’t douse them with chemicals. In fact, I eat them before they can really spoil.

I know exactly what has been on them and I know exactly where they came from. . .

My little vegetable garden at the edge of my patio.

From my garden to my table.

I feel thankful to God for this bounty.

I feel thankful for the earth, the sun, the rain, the sky. . .

The rich, life-sustaining earth that should not be covered by asphalt is a concern of mine.

What will happen one day when we run out of farm land?

Some might think that is not possible. . .

But, if we turn a blind eye to all the unnecessary construction of roadways how can we truly know what the consequences will be in the long run?

In my little world I choose to plant a vegetable garden and enjoy the freshness of the vegetables that I have grown.

Consider planting a vegetable garden.

Consider educating yourself on the harm too much construction does to our natural resources.

Just a few thoughts I wanted to share on this Monday evening. . .

Jenny W. Andrews copyright 2024

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I am a published poet and short story writer. I have been published in SNHU's the penmen review. https://penmenreview.com/author/jenny-andrews is the link where you can find my poetry and a short story. Currently, I am writing a collection of short stories, and a collection of poetry. I am trying my hand at writing a novel. Well, not a novel, actually. Make that two novels. My passion is writing. My inspiration is Franz Krafka because he managed to see the absurdity of life. Life is all about perspective and who is telling the story. We all see this life through the lens of our experiences. Literature should inspire us to think, to analyze, and to get lost in unfamiliar worlds in which we learn something new about this human existence. It is my hope that my writing challenges the reader to think, and to see a different perspective, as well as be entertained. My faith in Jesus strengthens me and gives me the courage to survive the twists and turns of this life. My faith influences a lot of my writing in that goodness always triumphs over evil, in that love conquers all. I hope you enjoy reading my blog.

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      2. Hi Cherryl,
        Sorry for taking so long to respond. Yes, vegetables fresh from the garden taste fresher than store bought. You can actually start a little garden on your window sill in small planters. It is fun to watch the seeds grow into vegetables (or flowers). With the price of food in stores now, I think everyone should start a garden. Thanks for commenting.

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