Build better soil, support pollinators, and prep for spring—even in tiny spaces 🌿 Opening Reflection: Don’t Let Size Limit Stewardship If you garden in a small raised bed, patio plot, or tight suburban corner, you may wonder if cover crops are worth the space. You might even assume they’re just for farms or sprawling homesteads….
A gentle guide to ending the season with wisdom, not waste. 🌿 Opening Reflection: Clearing Isn’t the End—It’s a Beginning By late summer, many beds are wild with spent vines, dry stems, fallen fruit, and tangled weeds. It’s tempting to rip everything out and start fresh. But in the rush to “clean up,” it’s easy…
How to nourish your soil and welcome beauty with purpose, rest, and rooted care 🌿 Opening Reflection: Growing What You Don’t Harvest I used to think every inch of garden space had to produce something I could eat. But the more I’ve grown (in both soil and soul), the more I’ve come to love the…
A soul-rooted guide to resetting your soil using nothing but sunlight, intention, and a little time 🌿 Opening Reflection: Let the Sun Do the Work There’s something humbling about letting the sun take over your garden for a season. No planting. No watering. No work—except the quiet work of waiting. Solarizing a garden bed has…
Some mornings, before I even put the kettle on, I wander into the garden barefoot. It started years ago as a whim—an innocent desire to connect with the earth before the day rushed in. But over time, this ritual became something sacred. My feet became scouts, sensing shifts in my garden’s health before I noticed…
Tired of those overpriced, boring garden pots? Want to grow your plants in something with a little more character (and a lot less money)? Well, grab a cup of coffee and your old junk because today we’re turning everyday household items into fabulous DIY garden containers. 1. Colanders – Drainage Perfection Ever noticed how colanders…
