Added Value

Many years ago, my Dad helped build a bedroom onto my grandmother's house. She used the extra space to house visitors, to work on sewing and quilting projects, and for storage. Thus, the room added value to her home and improved the quality of her day-to-day life.

I think the same is true of the gardens she planted and maintained. Although they weren't used to house guests or store belongings, they provided her with a joy that only those who garden can understand.

Me and my sister hanging out in my grandmother's spare bedroom.