Locomotoring

… we had grown la ratte potatoes (link) more than 14 summers ago. Back then, I was disappointed with the yield. I have since realized that the trick to growing a vegetable patch, particularly in a suburban yard, is not to think about the bountiful yield but to focus on the bountiful happiness instead. The happiness of watching vines grow and flowers bloom. The happiness of watching butterflies and bees flutter and buzz about. The happiness that comes from learning about culinary practices elsewhere. Like the Hoja Santa (link) with root beer like flavor. In my case, I have found my garden to be an excellent anxiolytic.