posted April 13, 2013 09:30 PM            

I think you need to give when you are led by God, not just willy nilly.

I gave a donation of 100 dollars to someone who has a project that he loves and values. I bet I was the only one who gave, but maybe not. Within 2 days, I got 3 times that back.

I felt to give something free to someone else. Within the next few days, the same thing happened.

The last time, it was the same thing in which I felt I should give something free and huge abundance came back, maybe 6 times what I gave.

Then, I started a garden. After I feed my immediate family, I have a woman's family I want to feed, as they cannot afford fresh veggies. Well, the restaurant down the street wants to buy my produce on a regular basis so I will get paid for doing nothing, basically as it is already planted.

I have 2 more businesses lol but I will stop there

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posted April 13, 2013 09:43 PM            

how many plants of each vegetable?

posted April 13, 2013 09:44 PM            

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Originally posted by Ami Anne:

Then, I started a garden. After I feed my immediate family, I have a woman's family I want to feed, as they cannot afford fresh veggies.
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I am curious if it is part of your religion or something the Bible says about feeding your family first when you arent struggling, instead of the family that cant afford to....?

If you go by the outcomes of the experiences you listed here, it would seem that if you shared with the people struggling first, it might multiply your own bounty as you have shown examples of happening before.

posted April 13, 2013 09:46 PM            

. Well, the restaurant down the street wants to buy my produce on a regular basis so I will get paid for doing nothing, basically as it is already planted.

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weeding, fighting bugs, etc....

I wish you much Luck!

posted April 13, 2013 09:48 PM            

LMBO

yes, my butt, lol

you are so direct. ...

posted April 13, 2013 09:54 PM            

Hope I wasnt too direct or look like I'm trying to start a fight. That is not my intention. I don't mean anything by it except genuinely curious if the Bible says to make sure your family is taken care of first before helping others. I have not studied the Bible.

posted April 13, 2013 10:00 PM            

Yes, exactly, especially for a first
time grower of produce..

immediate family might not get
much at all. ...

never mind putting the needy first..
which they should be. ...

posted April 13, 2013 10:00 PM            

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Originally posted by Emeraldopal:
how big of a garden do you have?

how many plants of each vegetable?

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Thanks for asking. It is medium but I am going to enlarge it. I have it in the front planters of my house as well as have used the whole of the dogs pen such that she has no place to go to the bathroom lol

I am going to enlarge the dog pen to twice it's size. I am not sure feet wise how big it is.

Then, I have 50 collard plants in my yard and am going to get 50 more. The restaurant has a collard dish and collards grow really well.

I have cabbage, brussel sprouts, romaine lettuce, bibb lettuce, kale, tomatoes. blueberries, strawberries, string beans, radiccio lettuce, all sorts of exotic spices like chocolate mint, orange and grapefruit mint, pineapple sage, hot and spicy oregano as well as traditional ones like basil, spearmint, peppermint and cilantro. You can see that I am crazy about it

I just got lavender which feels like velvet and does not smell until you touch it.

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posted April 13, 2013 10:01 PM            

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Originally posted by Emeraldopal:
quote from Ami

. Well, the restaurant down the street wants to buy my produce on a regular basis so I will get paid for doing nothing, basically as it is already planted.

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weeding, fighting bugs, etc....

I wish you much Luck!

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Thank you! It is organic so I am trying out hot pepper and other organic things.

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posted April 13, 2013 10:02 PM            

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Originally posted by T:
I am curious if it is part of your religion or something the Bible says about feeding your family first when you arent struggling, instead of the family that cant afford to....?

If you go by the outcomes of the experiences you listed here, it would seem that if you shared with the people struggling first, it might multiply your own bounty as you have shown examples of happening before.

I'm curious if it is due to religious beliefs that you would not share with the family who could not afford fresh fruits and veggies first? Or at least split what you have with them or share some seeds with them? Help them get started on growing their own?

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No,it is not part of my religion to help others. I don't have a weird religion. I am just a Bible believer but normal except for my personal nuttiness

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posted April 13, 2013 10:06 PM            

the question is,

how much will actually be produced...

I've had 178 tomato plants..that's alto
of tomato's ....
so many were eaten by bugs, grubs, etc...
I used no pesticides...

what was left...not enough for my own
family....

it's tough, and it's really hard work..
maintaining a garden!

posted April 13, 2013 10:08 PM            

quote:

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Originally posted by Emeraldopal:
Ami,

the question is,

how much will actually be produced...

I've had 178 tomato plants..that's alto
of tomato's ....
so many were eaten by bugs, grubs, etc...
I used no pesticides...

what was left...not enough for my own
family....

it's tough, and it's really hard work..
maintaining a garden!

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Well, so far most have not been eaten but some of the collards have bites in them, so I am experimenting with natural pesticides. So far, I have great progress and can use fresh greens in juice every day. I have a friend helping me who has a lot of experience, so I should be OK. I study all the time about it, so hope my things don't get eaten. Knock on wood, most have not, so far.

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posted April 13, 2013 10:09 PM            

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Originally posted by katatonic:
Well be careful - a lot of local and state govts are very strict about veggies in the frint garden...and selling without a permit. Then to get the permit can involve altering your methods and crops!

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I KNOW.Thank you Kat!

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posted April 13, 2013 10:25 PM            

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Originally posted by T:
You didnt understand my questions. But that's okay.

Happy gardening.

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Why don't I give to her first? I want them first

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posted April 13, 2013 10:37 PM            

Is under the UniversaL laws..
that are Immutable...

you get, what you give

I guess, to me,
that is the bottom line. ...

posted April 13, 2013 10:46 PM            

I'm not saying go hungry yourself. I think you missed the whole point. & that I should not bother elaborating.

posted April 13, 2013 10:53 PM            

there is just nothing else like it..
going to your garden with your basket...
pulling some carrots..
grabbing some peppers...
a head of lettuce...

corn on the cob..

feels and smells so good!

posted April 13, 2013 11:21 PM            

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Originally posted by T:
AA, You could share what you produce. Afterall, God will take care of those who take care of others. Right?

I'm not saying go hungry yourself. I think you missed the whole point. & that I should not bother elaborating.

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Ok that is cool!

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