The pride you have for your garden is evident and the satisfaction you feel when obtaining the fruit is very pleasant. When you visited Villa de Leiva, a farm where we were staying, I planted cilantro and cucumber, how pleasant it was to see the response that plants give when you take care of them and make them aware. It's work, but it's relaxing. Congratulations on your plants.
Gardening is so rewarding, even though some work is involved and it can be hard at times. There is great reward to be found through effort.