When there's no where to grow but up

Author

Lisa
April 24, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Good morning,

Ever wished you could have a garden but lack the space? Look no further than container gardening! It's a fantastic way to bring fresh veggies and herbs right to your balcony or patio. The secret weapon? Choosing dwarf varieties that are perfectly sized for your space.

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

If you’re finding small holes in your plants with no apparent cause, you might be dealing with slugs! These slimy pests feast at night and can wreck havoc in your garden if you don’t stop them in their tracks. Thankfully, when it comes to slug control, you have plenty of options.

FROM SEED TO HARVEST

As we dig into spring, it's a great time to plan for the growing season ahead. Don't get overwhelmed by all of those projects in your head and trying to remember the care requirements for each plant you want to grow. Utilize a garden planner to keep track of everything from garden design, to-do lists, and care, to tracking your gardening habits like when you water plants or turn the compost pile.

My Garden Planner & Tracker is available on amazon for a special introductory price now thru 5/1/24. Available in hardcover or paperback. Click below to get your copy!

BITE-SIZED GARDEN TALES

Rain lashed against the windowpane, a persistent drumbeat that mirrored Sarah's mood. Seedlings, carefully nurtured indoors, seemed to stretch and reach desperately for the sunlight that was stubbornly veiled by clouds.

Disappointment gnawed at her. Maybe starting seeds indoors hadn't been the best idea after all.

Just then, a flash of movement outside caught her eye. A lone earthworm, oblivious to the downpour, wriggled its way through the damp earth, casting aside clumps of soil with unwavering focus.

Despite the lack of sunshine, the tiny creature continued its work, its contribution to the ecosystem vital even in the gloom.

A smile tugged at Sarah's lips. Her seedlings might be a little leggy, but they were strong and ready for the next step. Inspired by the earthworm's quiet diligence, Sarah grabbed her gardening gloves.

Every season, every stage of growth, had its own set of challenges. Patience and perseverance, not just sunshine, were key ingredients for a successful harvest.

IN A NUTSHELL

A thriving garden isn't just about sunshine and perfect conditions. Embrace the quiet, unseen work that happens beneath the surface, and remember that every stage of growth plays a vital role in the final harvest.

DIGGING DEEPER

We’ve all been told at least once or twice to “think bigger,” but when it comes to gardening, you can only think as big as the space you have to work with, right? Not quite. If growing space is a limitation for you, it’s time to look up!

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

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The best fertilizer is the gardener's shadow.

David Fairchild

UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

As always, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this newsletter. Question or comments - just reply.

Happy planting!

Lisa