Yesterday we dug up the carrots still in the ground. We wrote off the disappointing germination to not enough water, too hot early in the spring after planting, and unknown elements of gardening. Digging them actually produced some results. What standard do we gardeners place on our harvest, that every crop look like the pile of vegetables at the Pike Place Market? THIS IS NOT A HELPFUL ATTITUDE!
A half of a storebought carrot in the crisper drawer provided contrast for the latest harvested jewels. NO COMPARISON can be made. Every single post-frost carrot exploded with sweetness. I wanted to sing! To celebrate the noble carrot and all gifts of creation!
Dolly Parton sang a song on Sesame Street once about 14-carrot love.
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That is what we got here -
14 carrot love!
It`s better than some flowers
Or candy on a ring...
Ode to the Carrot
The carrot has an orange hue,
So lovely and so bright.
Seeing it, I take my cue
And gobble every bite.
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