Adventures with Peter's garden in Ohio.
Peter and his dad, Jim, are planting a garden. Peter waters and cares for the garden by pulling out the weeds.
Peter being a young child had to go number one. So, he decided to just water the garden.
One day a neighbor, Mr. Pool walked by. Peter asked him if he wanted any of his special carrots.
Mr. Pool laughed and said, "I've seen how you watered them the other day!" No thanks on the carrots.
Not knowing this story until much later Peter's family enjoyed the magical carrots grown by Peter.

Peter's Magical Carrots

Peter and Dad digging in the garden, with Peter excitedly holding carrot seeds.

Peter and his dad, Jim, decided to plant a garden in their backyard. They carefully chose a sunny spot and started digging. Peter was excited to plant the carrot seeds. Dad showed Peter how to make small holes in the soil. Together, they dropped the tiny seeds into the holes. They covered the seeds with soil and patted it down gently. Peter couldn't wait to see the carrots grow!

Planting the Seeds

Peter watering the garden with a small watering can, sunlight sparkling on the water.

Every day, Peter made sure to water the garden. He used a small watering can that was just his size. Peter liked the way the water sparkled in the sunlight. One day, while watering, Peter felt the need to go number one. He didn't want to leave the garden, so he decided to water the plants in a different way. Peter thought it was funny and giggled to himself. He hoped the carrots wouldn't mind!

Watering the Garden

Peter pulling out weeds from the garden with a proud expression.

As the days went by, small green sprouts began to appear. Peter was thrilled to see the garden coming to life. Dad taught Peter how to pull out the weeds. Peter learned that weeds could steal water and nutrients from the carrots. He carefully pulled out the weeds, making sure not to disturb the carrot plants. Peter felt proud of his hard work.

Weeding the Garden

Amanda counting to ten outside in front of the brown wooden shed. Peter hides on the side of the brown shed. A white mobile home is behind the shed.

One sunny afternoon, Peter's friend Amanda came over to play. Peter showed Amanda the garden and the growing carrot plants. Amanda was impressed by Peter's gardening skills. They decided to play a game of hide and seek in the backyard. Amanda counted to ten while Peter hid behind the garden shed. They had so much fun together!

Meeting Amanda

Outside by the garden - Mr. Pool smiling and looking at the carrot plants while Peter stands proudly beside him.

One day, Peter saw their elderly neighbor, Mr. Pool, walking by. Peter asked if he wanted to see the garden. Mr. Pool smiled and followed Peter to the side yard. Peter proudly showed him the carrot plants. Peter asked Mr. Pool if he wanted a carrot. Mr. Pool chuckled and said, ' No thanks, I've seen how you watered them the other day!' Peter didn't understand what Mr. Pool meant. 

A Visit from Mr. Pool

Peter is kneeling down looking at his carrots. Background behind him is a white mobile home.

As the weeks passed, Peter and Dad continued to take care of the garden. Peter noticed that the carrot tops were getting bigger. He was excited to see the carrots growing underground. Peter couldn't wait to taste the carrots he had grown himself. He wondered if they would taste different because of the way he watered them.

The Carrots Grow

Peter and Dad pulling big orange carrots out of the ground, with Peter looking amazed.

Finally, the day came to harvest the carrots. Peter and Dad carefully pulled the carrots out of the ground. The carrots were big and orange, just like Peter had hoped. Peter was amazed at how many carrots they had grown. Dad washed the carrots, and they looked even more delicious. Peter felt proud of the garden - He couldn't wait to share the carrots with his family.

Harvest Time

Peter, Dad, and Amanda enjoying a special dinner with a salad topped with Peter's carrots., with Peter looking happy.

That evening, Peter, Dad, and Amanda had a special dinner with carrots from the garden. Mom made a fresh salad with Peter's magical carrots. Everyone agreed that the carrots were the best they had ever tasted. Peter felt happy to see everyone enjoying the carrots he had grown. He told them all about how he took care of the garden. 

A Special Dinner

Only Mr. Pool and neighbor are in the illustration. Mr. Pool telling a funny story to neighbors. They are ouside on a sidewalk with a blue mobile home in the background..

One day, Peter heard Mr. Pool telling a funny story to some neighbors. Mr. Pool talked about how he saw Peter 'watering' the garden in a special way. Peter finally understood what Mr. Pool meant that day. He laughed and felt a bit embarrassed. But he was glad the carrots turned out so well. Peter decided to keep that story as a funny memory of his gardening adventure.

The Magical Carrots

Peter and Dad planning next year's garden, with Peter looking excited.

Gardening season is coming to an end, Peter and Dad started planning for next year. They talked about planting more vegetables and maybe even some flowers. Peter was excited. He promised Dad he would water the garden properly next time. Peter looked forward to another year of gardening fun. He knew that with a little care and love, their garden would always be magical.