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 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…
🌙When the sun slips below the horizon and the heat of the day fades, something magical begins to stir in the garden. The air cools, the scent of soil deepens, and the garden pulses with a quiet, unseen rhythm. Twilight is more than a romantic hour—it’s a window into your garden’s hidden life. If you’ve…
July in Zone 9 doesn’t whisper—it shouts. The sun is relentless, the bugs are bold, and the soil dries out faster than your morning cup of coffee. But here’s the thing: if we listen closely, July can teach us so much about what it means to grow through hard seasons—not just in our gardens, but…
A Southern Soil & Sunshine Guide Rooted in Restoration and Intentional Rest 🌞 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 it’s held. It’s tempting…
A Southern Soil & Sunshine Garden Guide for Zones 8–10 🌞 Introduction: Lettuce Be Honest About the Heat If you’ve ever tried sowing lettuce in the middle of a Southern summer, you probably know how it ends: seed trays baking on the porch, sprouts that vanish overnight, and dreams of salad turning to compost. But…
