Catch the wave

I had a friend serving in the Carolinas who was walking down the street with her companion one day. They said hello to a little old lady who was working in her garden, who promptly turned her hose on them and shouted, "You're not going to get me to marry Joseph Smith!"
 

And now, a gardening tip

Yep, you've got to keep that garden clean!

On a side note, this is the first new Zarahemla Times that I've drawn in a long time!

Who are the people in your neighborhood?

It just keeps on giving

Nothing gives and keeps on giving like a zucchini. I haven't planted any in years, and I still have all the zucchini I need!

There's no place like the temple

One of the main purposes of our trip was to go through the Paris Temple. We were not disappointed.

The people there were so kind, helpful and friendly to us. They made us feel welcome — and wanted!

The temple uses different flowers as motifs throughout the building: hollyhocks, cornflowers, lilacs and lilies. The flowers are reflected in the decor, including the stained glass windows that seem to be everywhere!

The gardens and courtyard — which feature a statue of the Christus — are beautiful, peaceful and full of many of the same flowers featured in the temple. It is welcoming, and invites you to linger longer. It is harmonious with the temple and the surrounding environment.

Not far from the temple is the Palace of Versailles, with its Hall of Mirrors and amazing gardens that stretch as far as the eye can see. It truly is magnificent. The temple, on the other hand, has a beauty that is eternal...and it feels like coming home.

Step by step

As I was reading Jacob 5 the other day, I began to wonder what it would be like to use Jacob's gardening methods today.

How does your garden grow?

Jacob has lots of good ideas about gardening!

The squash is the thing

Just in case you were wondering how I feel about squash...

When does your garden grow?

I hate waiting for the tomatoes to ripen. And the strawberries. And the blueberries.

The squash I can wait for.

In the service

You can always count on the Scouts!

Vegetables, explained

I just really like this gag from Zarahemla Times, so I'm sharing it here as well.

A rose by any other name

I had a wise man tell me once that a plant that grows where you don't want it to be is a weed.

Indeed.

Green thumb take down

I asked one of my coworkers what she did this weekend. This was her answer.

Gettin' dirty

I know that's why I do it!

What do we do in the summertime?

I think each of my kids has said a variation of this same thing.

Fly! Be free!

Actually I'd prefer this to be free-range squash. Yuk!