MR. C's MAGIC GARDEN

Mr.C. always had a garden. Ever since he had his own house, he always set aside an area for his vegetables, especially tomatoes. Late spring, he went to nurseries to buy young starter plants. Tomatoes, string beans, zucchini, lettuce. Parsley and basil too. The back yard garden was cleared and turned before planting. The young plants were then gently placed in neat rows in the sunny garden to grow. In the evening, the plants were watered. One year Mr. had an idea to start a compost pile from leftovers and fruit peels. This is supposed to be nutritious fertilizer for the garden. One day, he noticed a strange new plant in the garden. It started as a vine with some flat green leaves. It was unlike anything he had ever planted. It was growing in its own little spot. Let’s see what develops, he decided. Meanwhile, it kept growing. His friend, Mr. P. came to visit. He suggested the plant might be potatoes. They let it go at that.