A gentle practice to mark transition, release the past, and welcome grace into your growing space đą Opening Reflection: Sometimes You Start Over There are moments in the garden that feel like failure. The squash vine borer got to your favorite plant. The tomatoes blighted. The heat came early. The plans didnât unfold the way…
Rooting, Replanting, and Reflecting August in Zone 9 is full of contradictions. Your tomatoes are still ripening, your basil wonât quit, and yetâthe garden is clearly tired. You might be, too. But what if we didnât rush this month? What if we moved through August like the garden doesâslowly, intentionally, resting in the heat while…
A Southern Soil & Sunshine Guide Rooted in Restoration and Intentional Rest đ Introduction: Sometimes the Best Thing You Can Do Is Pause By mid-summer, our gardens can feel a little tired. The weeds are winning, the bugs are relentless, and the soil seems to sigh under the weight of what itâs held. Itâs tempting…
Turn your garden observations into stronger summer success. 𧥠A Note from My Garden to Yours June is a transition monthâsunny, abundant, and humbling.Itâs when I walk through my garden, coffee in hand, and notice things I missed in the early rush of spring: the cucumber vines curling perfectly, the zinnias leaning into the sun,…
Keep the harvest going with a thriving, joy-filled garden through fall. 𧥠A Note from My Garden Gate By midsummer, my tomato plants are sun-fatigued, the lettuce is long gone to seed, and Iâm eyeing every empty square in my raised beds like a puzzle waiting to be solved. I used to think the garden…
Spring is here, and itâs the perfect time to add a little flair to your suburban homestead with some DIY projects! From vibrant outdoor decor to clever gardening hacks, Iâve rounded up 19 fun and practical ideas that will have you roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty (in the best way possible)….
