The kids wanted to plant and dig so we headed out west to GG and PaPa’s house.  They live in the country and we can get our hands dirty out there.

The kids with their PaPa (Great Grandfather).  He is a retired school teacher and principle plus “jack of all trades”.  He can build anything out of almost nothing.

What fun!  They road his golf cart to the far end of the property with all their supplies in hand.

And started to dig, and dig, and dig.  They loved this part giving new meaning to the phrase “digging all the way to China”.  Real shovels and hoes are better then little plastic ones any day of the week.

We chose plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Down in the dirt with your hand is the only way to go.  PaPa was concerned about them getting too dirty.  I said “That is what this is for. They wore grubby clothes show them how to really do it.”  Boy , did they really do it.  They are so proud. 

“I don’t need help PaPa.  I know how to do it myself.”

Here they are at 21″.  We will come back next month and measure their growth. 

What a fun memorable day!