Things that need to be nurtured to grow

This spring I planted some herbs and the like on my porch. I've never been much of a gardener, but I wanted a wholesome hobby, so I decided to give it a try. For several months I dilligently watered the plants and they grew. Alas, we had a heat wave and I neglected to water my garden for a week or so and all of my plants died. Likewise, and I'm sure that the 16 people who have read my profile have lost interest since I last blogged. Most things require dilligence to grow, which is why good gardens and blogs are rare. On the flip side, despite constant negligence my butt continues to grow.