garden reflection

August Gardening Calendar for Zone 9
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August Gardening Calendar for Zone 9

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…

Sabbath in the Garden: What It Means to Truly Rest from Tending

Sabbath in the Garden: What It Means to Truly Rest from Tending

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…

🌱 Rooted Intentions: Writing a Garden Prayer for the Season Ahead
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🌱 Rooted Intentions: Writing a Garden Prayer for the Season Ahead

A gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and align your garden plans with God’s grace 🌿 Opening Reflection: Begin With Prayer, Not Just a Plan Before I plant a single seed, I try to quiet myself. Not with a checklist or a to-do list—but with a prayer. Because gardening isn’t just about productivity. It’s about partnership….

From Reflection to Action: Smart Garden Adjustments to Make in Late June

From Reflection to Action: Smart Garden Adjustments to Make in Late June

Turn your garden observations into stronger summer success. 🧡 A Note from My Garden to Yours June is a transition month—sunny, abundant, and humbling.It’s 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,…