Today's post is not about gardening, or what's happening here in Mill Creek, but more about life and it's cycles I guess.. I went home today to see my great grandmother Hazel after receiving the call that she wasn't doing well.  She is a tough old bird who has been such an enormous part of my life and I wanted to take a minute to thank her.. and to thank all the wonderful ladies surrounding me today.. My grandmother, my mom, my aunts, my niece.  They inspire me.  They comfort me.  They support me.. in this new venture and in everything that I do.  My roots are deep.  My life is lush, productive, and vibrant.. all the things I wish to see around here.. because of those who have nurtured and loved me.  And to Mama.. thank you for teaching me to sew just about anything, to roll out dough and how to cook soup, to garden and grow, to laugh, and how to be a little fiesty.