Sweet projects to grow love, laughter, and little hands in the dirt There’s something sacred about digging in the soil with your child. It’s not just gardening—it’s heart-tending. This Mother’s Day, instead of adding to the pile of store-bought trinkets, why not grow something together—literally? Whether you’re a mama, grandma, auntie, or a cherished woman…
Motherhood and gardening have something beautiful in common: they both require faith, patience, and a whole lot of love. As we prepare our gardens this spring, let’s also tend to our hearts with God’s Word. Whether you’re pulling weeds or planting seeds, these Bible verses will encourage and uplift every gardening mama out there. 
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As we wrap up May and step into June, the garden feels like it’s in full swing—but also, like it’s entering a new chapter. The spring blooms and first harvests of lettuce and sugar snap peas are winding down, and the tomatoes, okra, and squash are ready to steal the show. If you’ve been following…
May is when your garden goes from “looking good” to “holy wow!”—the tomatoes are ripening, the cucumbers are climbing, and if you’ve been following the 15-Minutes-a-Day Gardening Calendar, you’re probably already enjoying some of your first real harvests. But let’s be real—the heat is coming. This is the month when everything in the garden (including…
Fertilizing & Pest Control for a Thriving Kitchen Garden in Zone 9 Practical. Sustainable. Budget-Friendly. Beginner-Approved. Summer in Zone 9 is no joke—sun blazing, tomatoes exploding with growth, and pests popping up the second you look away. The trick to staying ahead of it all? A gentle rhythm of care that feels manageable, not overwhelming….
A guide to picking the sweetest fruit at just the right time There’s nothing like the taste of a perfectly ripe, sun-warmed melon straight from the vine. But how do you know when it’s time to pick? I’ve definitely made the mistake of harvesting too early—cut into a cantaloupe that smelled heavenly only to find…