Hello Hives,
It's a sublime and beautiful Sunday and a visit to the farm with my family.
There is something special about visiting the farm with family. It is not always about getting a huge harvest or doing something extraordinary. Sometimes, it is simply about being together, getting your hands dirty, and seeing the result of the work you have been putting in.
I recently visited my farm with my brother and my sister, along with her child. The main reason for the visit was actually work. The weeds had become a serious problem around the maize, and they were beginning to compete with the crops for space, water, nutrients and sunlight. We had to do something before the weeds completely took over the farm.
So, we went there prepared to spray the weeds and give the maize a better chance to grow.
While walking through the farm, I could see that the weeds had really spread. Some areas were almost covered with them, making it difficult to move around. We got to work, carrying the sprayer and carefully applying the weed control treatment where it was needed.
But while doing the work, we discovered something that made the whole trip even more interesting.
Some of the maize was already ready for harvesting.
We decided to pick some of the mature cobs. It was honestly satisfying to hold those fresh maize cobs in our hands after seeing how the crops had grown from the beginning. There is a different kind of happiness that comes from harvesting something that came from your own farm.
Unfortunately, not all the maize was in good condition. Some of the cobs had fallen to the ground, and because the rains kept coming, some of the fallen maize had actually started germinating. Seeing maize sprouting from the cobs was both surprising and a little painful. It reminded me that farming is never completely predictable. You can plant, care for your crops and still have nature make its own decisions.
Still, we were grateful for what we were able to harvest.
Beyond the work itself, I enjoyed having my brother and sister around. Having family members together on the farm made the experience feel less like a task and more like a memorable family day.
By the time we were leaving, we were tired, but I was happy.
The farm still needs plenty of attention, and there is more work waiting for us. But that is farming for you—patience, effort, unexpected challenges, and small victories along the way.
And sometimes, those small victories are exactly what keep you going.
This post is for #sublimesunday initiated by @c0ff33a
Thanks for Reading
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