Unexpected Gifts and a Lesson (?) from the Garden

At the end of every summer, I spend time reflecting about my summer garden. I ask myself: What were the successes? The failures? What did I learn? How can I do better next year? Do I want to have a garden again next year? Lots of things to think about. Life is about reflection for…

Garden Successes and Defeats – A Post-Summer Analysis

Summer has officially ended. The days of our vegetable and herb garden are numbered. Around this time year, some of our plants seem to be in a race to finish what they wanted to get done before the weather overrules them. For example, our tomato plants appear to grow at an accelerated pace in September…