The ancient practice of gleaning provided a dignified alternative for individuals with no land or limited means to provide food for their families. In the Old Testament, the Israelites were commanded to look out for those who were less fortunate, “When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner.” (Leviticus 19:9-10)
Gleaning today generally refers to the gathering of bits of information in order to gain a better understanding of a complicated subject. I hope you will join me in this blog project as I share the insights I am gleaning by taking a closer look at the plants, animals and dirt in my backyard.
We have a small grove of blueberry bushes in our yard that delight us every spring with delicious blue pearls of flavor. I have tried to take good care of them, but I don’t always remember when to fertilize and prune, so they probably qualify as “survivor” bushes. Tough, resilient and somewhat self-reliant. Earlier this… Continue reading
Glean Daily
Glean Daily 