who wants a dog? grow a garden!

I am not sure why I love gardening. I am not really good at it, I have already had a few casualties this spring due to my inexperienced thumb. However, the sight of something growing because I planted it excites me, even further is the satisfaction of eating something that was grown in my own backyard. I can even see it in the same light as having kids; sort of a prepatory step for the other. You have to feed it regularly, clean it, keep it warm, and watch it grow.... of course I don't plan on eating my own children, though.