Proud of the wee one

November 5, 2009
St. Charles County, MO
by Kris Kolk

Not the biggest melon in the patch. Literally.

He never lived large as did his amply-endowed peers; but we aren’t into comparisons. The size of a large softball, our “crop” was harvested Tuesday.

This is our baby and we are beaming. Observe that perfect coloring. And, just like big kid watermelons, he offered a satisfying “thump.”

Pale pink on the inside, the fruit was surprisingly tasty. We will plant his seeds next year just to see what happens.

I hope you’ve had success in the garden this year--even a miniature one.

No efforts are insignificant. Celebrate them all!