Tomatoes Out of My Ears T-Shirt sustainable living a seed packet leaning beside

a seed packet leaning beside it

but the roots below are the real work

A gentle reminder tucked in among the hearts and the growing things

It is a privilege to observe the small kindnesses offered in quiet moments

the ones somebody decided were worth keeping out of the best fruit each fall

Tomatoes Out of My Ears T-Shirt sustainable living a seed packet leaning besideFor gardeners who planted a few tomato seedlings in spring and now measure the harvest in colanders. The vines did not get the memo about moderation. They keep setting fruit, cluster after cluster, faster than any kitchen can keep pace. The counter is full, the neighbors have stopped answering the door, and still they come. The happy problem every August brings, told with a grin and a slightly desperate look.