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.
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 …
Autumn Garden Care: Must-Do Tasks + Top Tools That Make for Easy-Peasy Work
I am so grateful for the change of seasons. It’s not only brought striking autumn colors and cooler temperatures but also the rain! Yes, here in one of the most dangerous wildfire zones in the western United States, we’re celebrating having rain for several weeks now, which has provided quite the exhale because it is …
Adapting to Climate Change: Creating Resilient Homes and Gardens
I’ve been quiet the last several months, listening and writing about how I can best be of service to this community. Far too many of us are experiencing the realities of climate change. With drought conditions worsening, floods wiping out entire towns, and wildfires threatening precious forests and resources, I’ve come to realize there is …
"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