before I had kids, I was a professional gardener (landscaper, but plant focused, and detail oriented) and I worked on some of the finest properties in the state. Learning how to not be a type-a and/or obsessive gardener is still such a challenge for me, 4 seasons later, but it has been so nice to learn the benefits of being a little slower, messier, and more wild in my garden (and life).
Oh my gosh I envy your skill set! I bet the properties were absolutely stunning. Telling myself that gardening a little on the wild side benefits birds and insects helps tremendously — what looks appealing to us is usually not what supports wildlife. The garden is always teaching us little life lessons ❤️
I am in exactly the same situation! Love the advice, very affirming for how I also roll. I think of my garden as modern cottage, a bit put together but mostly can’t be contained.
Your list came at the perfect time. I have a 4.5 year old and a 10 month old. Last year all I did was buy starter plants for our tomato and herb garden. This year I’m hoping to do a few more things but still the minimum. Happy gardening!
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good!! I used to, and sometimes still do, get discouraged by gorgeous, pristine gardens. But that’s not my reality nor is it honestly my desire. ❤️
Absolutely agree either way everything! Trying to keep straight lines and have everything weed free always is just too HARD! Gardens are meant to be wild. And the bigger - the wilder. I am away from my big garden for a while and establishing a small city garden in Australia and I have to admit it is a relief to work in a smaller space.
Constraint breeds creativity! I had so much fun designing our patio garden in LA, and was hugely overwhelmed when we first moved here and had like 100x the space 😂
Your comment about retirees being the ones who show up on all the garden shows made me laugh. Sometimes I'm like, wait, how old am I? I went to one of my local native plant nurseries earlier this week and was overjoyed to see a fellow millennial there, too.
I don't have hostas, and I have never eaten them but apparently it's a thing. Should be a lot easier than digging & dividing them, too. https://foragerchef.com/eating-hosta-shoots/
Haha I laughed at that one in particular!! It’s like ummm literally everything in history can be traced to dramatic men 🙄 I, too, have heard of people eating hosts shoots!! I don’t know if I’m that adventurous yet but you never know!!
Just a taste, maybe? You don't need to center a dinner around them until & unless you've verified you like them. And I have heard that if you specifically exempt kids from eating things - this is for adults, you wouldn't want any - you might get them more interested than if you try to get them eating it.
before I had kids, I was a professional gardener (landscaper, but plant focused, and detail oriented) and I worked on some of the finest properties in the state. Learning how to not be a type-a and/or obsessive gardener is still such a challenge for me, 4 seasons later, but it has been so nice to learn the benefits of being a little slower, messier, and more wild in my garden (and life).
loved this one, thank youuu
Oh my gosh I envy your skill set! I bet the properties were absolutely stunning. Telling myself that gardening a little on the wild side benefits birds and insects helps tremendously — what looks appealing to us is usually not what supports wildlife. The garden is always teaching us little life lessons ❤️
This whole post absolutely glows with care, humor, and honest-to-goodness heart.
Seriously — the memes? The reading list? The gentle feral encouragement? Chef’s kiss.
Thank you for building this. You made something really good, and it shows.
Keep going. 🌱✨ The world needs more of exactly this.
Oh my goodness THANK YOU. I appreciate the kind words and encouragement!! 🫶🏼
I am in exactly the same situation! Love the advice, very affirming for how I also roll. I think of my garden as modern cottage, a bit put together but mostly can’t be contained.
That’s how I feel most days — “a bit put together, but mostly can’t be contained.” 😂😂😂
Hello from central mass as well! I am very new to gardening but am a big fan of the fuck around and find out method, so this post was affirming ☺️
Oh my gosh hello fellow central masshole!! 😂🫶🏼
Your list came at the perfect time. I have a 4.5 year old and a 10 month old. Last year all I did was buy starter plants for our tomato and herb garden. This year I’m hoping to do a few more things but still the minimum. Happy gardening!
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good!! I used to, and sometimes still do, get discouraged by gorgeous, pristine gardens. But that’s not my reality nor is it honestly my desire. ❤️
Absolutely agree either way everything! Trying to keep straight lines and have everything weed free always is just too HARD! Gardens are meant to be wild. And the bigger - the wilder. I am away from my big garden for a while and establishing a small city garden in Australia and I have to admit it is a relief to work in a smaller space.
Constraint breeds creativity! I had so much fun designing our patio garden in LA, and was hugely overwhelmed when we first moved here and had like 100x the space 😂
Your comment about retirees being the ones who show up on all the garden shows made me laugh. Sometimes I'm like, wait, how old am I? I went to one of my local native plant nurseries earlier this week and was overjoyed to see a fellow millennial there, too.
Loved the meme about men & history.
I don't have hostas, and I have never eaten them but apparently it's a thing. Should be a lot easier than digging & dividing them, too. https://foragerchef.com/eating-hosta-shoots/
Haha I laughed at that one in particular!! It’s like ummm literally everything in history can be traced to dramatic men 🙄 I, too, have heard of people eating hosts shoots!! I don’t know if I’m that adventurous yet but you never know!!
Just a taste, maybe? You don't need to center a dinner around them until & unless you've verified you like them. And I have heard that if you specifically exempt kids from eating things - this is for adults, you wouldn't want any - you might get them more interested than if you try to get them eating it.
Beautiful