Growing Tomatoes

Frugality is a way of life,

that I value a lot,

slowly, but surely,

I am embracing this trait.

Let me share examples,

how I follow this principle,

in an attempt,

to be sustainable.

When I cut tomatoes,

to cook, I save the seeds

and put in containers.

In a few days of care,

the seedlings appear.

When few inches tall,

I transplant on the ground.

The kitchen garbage

goes into a compost pile,

and I use that fertilizer

to nourish the seedlings.

In few months,

the tomatoes form,

and ripen under the sun.

My kids harvest them,

deriving much fun.

They learn the process

of farm to table.

I can’t tell you,

how joyful and satisfying,

it is to grow food,

from scratch,

without spending much.

A dash of frugality is a good thing for everyone. ~ Jason Chaffetz