In this essay, the author reflects on the vegetables they left in the ground at the end of the gardening season. Despite initially feeling guilty about not harvesting them, the author takes comfort in the idea that the vegetables will return to the earth and enrich the soil for future crops. The author imagines the vegetables decomposing and becoming a part of the cycle of life in the garden.
The author reflects on the cyclical nature of gardening and how it mirrors the cycle of life and death in the natural world. They ponder the idea that leaving the vegetables in the ground allows them to complete their life cycle and contribute to the health of the garden in a different way.
Despite the guilt of wasting food, the author finds peace in the idea that the vegetables will serve a different purpose by returning to the earth. They come to terms with the fact that not all vegetables will be harvested, and that their presence in the soil is still valuable.
Through this reflection, the author finds a sense of acceptance and connection to the natural world. They come to appreciate the beauty and mystery of the garden, and the ways in which it constantly regenerates and sustains life. Ultimately, the author finds a sense of peace in letting go and allowing nature to take its course in the garden.