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It’s July! Am I too late to sow for this year?
I get this feeling every year: “Eeeks, it’s already July! It’s too late to sow for this year!” But actually, it is not. You are still not too late to sow these fast-growing crops for this year: I have been showing off my baby carrot seedlings that I am growing in a glass jar. This Read more
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Of children and unloved things
This poem, by Nicolette Sowder, is among my favourites: The sentiment in this poem is achingly beautiful, for the world needs more kind people who will speak for those without a voice, champion those who need strength, sit with the lonely, and love the unloved things. The future of our planet depends on that to Read more
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Lessons in the garden
There are so many things children can learn from observing plants and getting actively involved in their care. Because after all, as someone said, human beings are plants with my complex emotions. It’s also an emotionally safe learning place for children to tackle difficult, traumatic topics such as death. I recently made this short video Read more
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End of the week update
A lot has happened in the first week! From winning the coveted ‘Projects We Love’ to a gardening stall in the front garden to a gorgeous poster! Read more
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Brilliant
Having the proper mindset, moving outside your comfort zone, developing and maintaining healthy relationships, and staying focused have been key drivers of success for thousands of years. “Do not say a little in many words but a great deal in few.” — Pythagoras Success is earned, one step at a time. One of the most Read more
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Work hard, work smart
“Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.” — Plato Sometimes the hardest part of finding success is gathering the courage to get started. As long as you’re learning, you’ll never really fail. Sweet Success. Brilliant. Having the proper mindset, moving outside your comfort zone, developing and maintaining healthy relationships, and Read more
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