did i just find a tiny universe hiding in my bean pods?

Cracking open my first batch of shelling beans felt like opening a treasure chest. I was expecting, well, beans. Instead, each pod looked like it was holding a little galaxy—swirls, speckles, and colors I never imagined would come from my own backyard. I never realized how much magic was packed into something so simple. Growing these beans taught me to check the plants every day, and to pick the pods when they felt plump but not too dry. If you wait too long, the beans get tough. Too early, and they’re not ready. It’s a balance I’m still figuring out, but every pod is a surprise. Gardening keeps showing me that there’s so much more going on beneath the surface. Who knew a handful of dirt could hold so many secrets? #gardening #beans #nature