Until I did a bit of research on the title of this blog, I
only knew it as a line from an English nursery rhyme. I had no real idea of its
history, but it is interesting if you are curious. I only intended to write
something about the pleasure I get from our small community garden!
One theory is that the bells represent the Sanctus bells at
Eucharist. Another is that the cockleshells are the badges of the pilgrims to
the shrine of St. James in Spain. A third is that the bells referred to Mary,
the first, of England who could not bear children. Wikipedia can provide more
info if you are curious.
Our garden is rather small and enclosed by a wire fence that
keeps the deer from eating whatever each prefers. We have tomato plants, basil
for making pesto, cucumbers to turn in pickles and the inevitable weeds. Best
of all, it gets me outside during the day and evening!
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Gardening is so good for the soul! It makes you one with nature and also marvel at natures glory. Gardening can make us humble as the plants are so smart in their growth and what they do. Especially my cucumber plant who can climb grow and hold the heavy weight of their fruit and not let it hit the ground. Yes, gardening is good for the soul!
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