Gettin' Dirty

You reap what you sow.  Literally.  This past weekend I donated four hours of my time on a hot afternoon near the border of Mexico.  It was Volunteer Day at Wild Willow Farm http://wildwillowfarm.sandiegoroots.org/ and I got to plant and water an entire row of shrubs.  It was back-breaking work, but fun at the same time. I put a lot of love into the soil and made sure each shrub was planted with perfection.  I met fellow garden-lovers and wanna-be farmers and we shared a unique bond for composting and heirloom seeds. 

This is the beauty of volunteerism; you can find an opportunity that excites you, all the while giving back to the community and helping others. The giving of your time, as opposed to writing a check to charity is rewarding and priceless.  Plus, now I have a place to go if I’m itching to pick some vegetables or I want to check up on my shrubbery.  Yeeehaw