Garlic, sunshine, and love – what more do you need?

My boyfriend and I share a healthy passion for plant nurseries so on a very sunny Tuesday last week, it was no surprise that we found ourselves at Molbak’s. We weren’t expecting to buy anything but I should really know better than that. All we wanted was a nice open space, where I could roll around outside on my hospital-issued scooter apparatus, while I’m still recovering from foot surgery. I was really enjoying the fresh air and sunshine when I rolled right up to a sign that read “70% off leeks”! My garden books say it’s a bit late to get started on winter leeks, but at 70% off, what have I got to lose? My sweet boyfriend had already agreed to help me plant some garlic anyway, so when I asked if he’d mind planting the leeks for me too, he said, and I quote: “sure thing, Sugar Bear“.

We made it back to the house with several hours of sun still to enjoy so he sat me down on a picnic blanket by the garden where I could watch as he planted our new treasures.

We had several types of garlic that we picked up weeks ago from City People’s -  both hard-neck and soft, because I don’t know which I prefer yet. I didn’t grow garlic last season and I really missed it so I’m very excited to have it back in our garden again.

As the sun began to set, it lit up our lovely maple tree whose falling leaves will soon be gathered and spread over our new beds of leeks and garlic, like a blanket protecting them from the approaching frost.

It was a wonderful day. I felt so in love with the season, the weather, the garden and most of all, my wonderful, doting boyfriend.