In an early conversation with my new manager, she told me that fail just meant, first attempt in learning. I appreciated her compassion and empathy to meet me in my foxhole of self-doubt. I am finding it easier to say, “I need more information,” or “Please help me understand that more.” Most people are happy to take a moment to provide more details when they know your intentions come from a helpful place.
Read MorePoet Ariana Brown recently provided a writing prompt assignment that I loved. She directed her Instagram followers to write a poem with instructions on how to love you properly. As Pedar and I approach our 23rd wedding anniversary, I was inspired to really think about what I need from him to feel loved. Here is my poem….
Read MoreChoosing the right plant for your location requires you to know four things: 1. Sun exposure 2.Soil 3. Dimension 4. Traffic.
Read MoreFind the right spot. Growth and success can be fun and easy if you’re in the right place.
Is it time spent outside? Is it having plans on the calendar?
Read MoreChoose connection and love over the need to be right
Read MoreI don’t want to waste today, with my longing for more
Read MoreIf you have not had much luck with gardening, please try planting Zinnia seeds, the results will make you feel like you have superpowers.
Read MoreI decided to play with another landscape design and I tossed in a little front porch fun too!
Read MoreI was recently asked to help design a front yard. I went over and met with Eddy. Pedar and I measured her yard and spoke to her about her budget and vision. We talked about what she likes (color) and what she needs (easy, not a lot of maintenance/trimming).
Read MoreThis is the front yard of our first home. We bought it in 2002 and sold it in 2013. I learned how to garden and design a yard in this home.
