The Resilient Gardener
The Resilient Gardener
Welcome to The Resilient Gardener Blog, an inspiring place where
we cultivate ease and joy through our love of gardening.
You’ll find practical tips and techniques and insightful and
innovative advice to help you adapt and flourish.
Nature Is Calling Us to Accept and Adapt to Change
Imagine you are a tree that is shaken by strong winds and the change of seasons, but you remain strong and can adapt to any situation. Change is the only constant in our lives. When we have the wisdom to adapt to change, we can live our lives with greater grace and greater ease. That’s …
The Magic of Metaphors: Care Instructions for Our Gardens and Our Lives, Part 3 of 3
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the Elements for Thriving Series as much as I have enjoyed writing them. This is the final post of three and if you haven’t yet read the first two posts, I invite you to check them out: In the Magic of Metaphors: Instructions for Our Gardens and Our Lives Part One, I …
The Magic of Metaphors: Care Instructions for Our Gardens and Our Lives Part 2 of 3
Last month, I started a series of blog posts where I’m sharing some of my go-to practices that I’ve cultivated over the years for growing a thriving garden, how my love of gardening inspired me to take better care of myself, as well as some of the steps I’ve taken along the way, that have …
The Magic of Metaphors: Care Instructions for Our Gardens and Our Lives Part 1 of 3
One of the many gifts I’ve received from my passion for gardening has been experiencing how the consistency, patience, observation, and resilience needed for growing a thriving garden has also been such a great teacher for what is needed to create a rich and rewarding life. For many of us, gardening has been a constant …
Thriving and The Power of Setting Intentions Aligned with Your Values
Prune Away What’s Keeping Us from Thriving Something I’ve appreciated about gardening over the years are the rich metaphors it provides for a life well-lived. There is something about stepping through the garden gate in my mind and considering the questions I’m being challenged by, through the lens of tending to my garden, that energizes …
"I’m in my late 70’s so I qualify for adaptive, easy gardening ideas,
but I’m not an experienced gardener. Your tips were clearly explained
for the likes of me."
—Sue David