Plantin' Season

Digging the rich dirt, picking out vegetable seeds and watching the plants grow was treasured family time.

Sara Etgen-Baker

March was and still is my favorite month of the year. Even now, I enjoy breathing in the crisp, clean air and watching the trees begin to blossom. The days grow longer and warmer; the birds chirp once again, heralding spring’s arrival. More important, though, March is “plantin’ season,” as my dad liked to call it. March was the month when he began to transform our backyard into a bountiful garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables. When plantin’ season began in 1961, Dad roused me from a deep sleep. “Today’s the day!” he said, his face beaming. “Put on your gardening clothes, grab your gear, and meet me in the backyard. It’s plantin’ season! Hurry now, time’s a-wastin’.” I quickly dressed in a pair of old denim jeans, a…

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Good Old Days (Digital) - 1 Issue, March/April 2025

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