Fertility
Fertility “The state of being fertile or fruitful; the quality of producing in abundance: fecundity; productiveness: as, the fertility of the land, or (more rarely) of a breed of animals, a race of men, or an individual.” --American Heritage Dictionary My highest priority at this time of year is fertility. All things that require fertility must be considered when growing a garden, a lawn, a park, or just a terrarium. Then of course, I want eggs that can be hatched into baby chickens. Fertility means high levels of productivity. I also want the daffodils and the crocus to multiply, the fruit trees to bloom so that they can be pollinated. I am struck by the incredible balance of nutrient rich soil. I am also spellbound by the cycle of nature. I have literally watched Hardpan Hill Farm transform into Emerald Aisle Farm. There is another form of fertility that is in full swing around here and that is my abundance of c...