The sunshine is out and warming our backs this week on the farm. • And with most tasks around the homestead, we have to strike while the iron’s hot, and take advantage of opportunities such as these- these beautiful days, that March gifts to us here and there, as we transition from winter to spring. • Although gardening can be strenuous work, there’s nothing like the renewed energy and spirit that comes from having your hands in the soil. • Whether you’re gardening for business or for pleasure, having your hands in the dirt, and amongst the plants, is a healing, uplifting experience no matter what its inspirations. • Gardening is also an outlet on the farm for our creative and artistic expression. • Being outdoors, working with God’s medium, offers benefits beyond those that meet the eye. • It boosts the immune system, relieves stress and keeps you grounded, increases vitamin D levels, offers cardiovascular support, improves oxygen levels and even boosts energy levels. • But I am also closest to God in the garden with the sounds of birds and bees buzzing in my ear, the wind blowing through my hair, and the warmth of the soil pressed under my hands. • This stillness and time in His glory opens up moments of prayer and meditation, presence and awareness. • Spring is here and renewal is among us. Ah, breathe it in. Rejoice! • This is the season for dirty hands, and ugly, chipped nails. No polish. Just dirt. The gardeners manicure. • Though this is off putting to some, to others, it’s almost a right of passage…a handshake or a wink from gardener to gardener, from farmer to farmer, these hands of ours. - - - - #vego @vego_garden #garden #gardening #smallfarm #farmstead #homestead #homesteading #transplanting #plants #growplants #gardeningseason #inmygardentoday #believer #herbalist #farmher #womeninag #growyourfood