Weeding our gardens is an ongoing chore, much like editing our work. We want our writing to be beautiful too, which forces us to kill our darlings in our stories.
Tag: gardening
Why we garden and why we love the work
Gardening can be an overwhelming process. We plant seeds, we weed, we rake, we clean, yet we continue to garden year after year. For gardeners, growing is a need, a longing. We garden because we have to. We love the work because we see what will be.
Are seeds better to plant than seedlings?
Spring is the time to begin planting our seeds and seedlings for a colorful summer garden. Which one is better: seeds or seedlings? If you are busy, have limited time and space, and limited funds, these are all factors in your gardening decision.
Gardening for mental health
Our mental and emotional health need as much care as our physical health. How can gardening be a natural healer for and help us cope with our anxieties? Here are five reasons why gardening is a source for mental healing.