06-28-2014, 06:41 AM
It surprised me when I realized how much killing (weeds, pests) was involved with gardening, which on the surface seems like such a life-affirming activity. Even thinning seedlings can be difficult emotionally -- it's very odd exercising the power to choose which plant thrives and which dies. It helps that we have a cow and chickens who are happy when I bring them the weeds, pests, and seedlings.
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