This is a photo of my mom's parents' garden- (Ann and Howard (Bumpa) Todd.) It was most likely taken sometime in the 80's, but I can't say for sure.
My grandparents on both sides were fantastic gardeners / preservers, and always provided for anyone who wanted to share in their bounty. We were so lucky to grow up eating fresh, home-grown vegetables... I always thought of what they were doing as such hard work, but now that I am older with a garden of my own- I simply picture them out among the plants, enjoying themselves as much as I do today.
One of my most vivid memories from childhood is my grandparents' creamed corn- beautiful, sweet, golden yellow... it gave us a taste of summer all through the colder months, right out of our freezer.
I often wish I could go back in time to one of those busy summer days- I would follow them around asking lots of questions and love every minute of being there with them, digging in the dirt.
