Lyrics:

1991
Writer: Skip Ewing

VERSE 1:
Grandma had a garden in her backyard
She always had a way with things that grow
She'd be out there early in the springtime
Just as soon as she was sure it wouldn't snow

She'd say, 'I love to watch the seeds I've planted
Grow up into what they ought to be.'
Oh, I thought she was talking 'bout tomatoes
But she was talking about her family

CHORUS:
Grandma's garden grew up strong
'Cause she weeded out whatever could go wrong.
She'd say, 'The straight and narrow is the toughest row to hoe'
Just remember, what you reap is what you sow
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow

VERSE 2:
I went to church last Sunday morning
The same one she'd attended sixty years
They asked me if I'd say some words about her
So I got up, fighting back the tears

And I said, 'I used to watch her rake the rocks out
And tie up every vine with love and care
That little piece of ground taught me some lessons
And without her, I'd never have a prayer'

CHORUS:
Grandma's garden grew up strong
'Cause she weeded out whatever could go wrong.
She'd say, 'The straight and narrow is the toughest row to hoe
Just remember, what you reap is what you sow.'
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow

I've got children of my and I watch'em play
When they're all grown up, I hope I hear them say...

CHORUS:
Grandma's garden grew up strong
'Cause she weeded out whatever could go wrong.
She'd say, 'The straight and narrow is the toughest row to hoe
Just remember, what you reap is what you sow.'
Grandma's love is what made Grandma's garden grow

Grandma had a garden in her backyard