Rooting, Replanting, and Reflecting August in Zone 9 is full of contradictions. Your tomatoes are still ripening, your basil won’t quit, and yet—the garden is clearly tired. You might be, too. But what if we didn’t rush this month? What if we moved through August like the garden does—slowly, intentionally, resting in the heat while…
A reflection on holy pause, soil-deep stillness, and trusting what’s already growing 🌱 Opening Reflection: The Weeds Can Wait Sometimes, the weeds feel louder than the flowers.The undone list creeps in every time you step outside.And even this garden you love can start to feel like another chore. That’s when it’s time to rest.Not because…
How to plant with hope, tend with patience, and trust what you can’t yet see 🌿 Opening Reflection: The Quiet Work of Rooting Carrots are one of those crops that require more than just good soil—they demand a certain kind of faith. You don’t get much feedback early on. No flashy leaves, no above-ground fruit…
A gentle guide to creating soul-soothing self-care from your own backyard 🌿 Opening Reflection: Let the Garden Hold Your Feet After long days in the garden, my feet tell the story—mud-streaked, sore, and deeply satisfied. But they also ache. And that’s where the foot soak comes in. Creating an herbal foot soak isn’t just about…
A gentle guide to preserving flavor, creating beauty, and crafting comfort from your garden 🌿 Opening Reflection: Tea as a Garden’s Whisper There’s something deeply satisfying about a cup of tea made from herbs you grew, gathered, and dried with your own hands. It’s quiet work—the kind you do slowly, in baskets and bunches, surrounded…
A gentle guide to documenting the season, learning from your soil, and growing with grace 🌿 Opening Reflection: Write It Down Before You Forget Fall in the garden can feel quieter. The buzz of summer slows. Beds begin to empty. Some crops thrive in the cooling air while others fade away. And somewhere in the…
