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.
Even in My 70s, There’s Still Joy in Breaking the Rules Sometimes
Have you ever been so swept away by the anticipation of getting your spring garden planted that you slid down the slippery slope of being overzealous and perhaps just a tad unrealistic about what you can reasonably accomplish in an afternoon? This is the time of year when we’re most apt to take chances by …
Lessons Learned from Not Planning My Planting
When we try something new in life OR in our garden and what we’d envisioned doesn’t happen, we might come to the conclusion that we weren’t cut out for what we’d set out to do or that we don’t have what it takes to be a successful gardener. Most of the lessons I’ve learned in …
Plan This Year’s Garden to Maximize Comfort and Enhance Wellbeing
The quieter months of winter are the ideal time to dream, imagine, and plan for a garden that can contribute to your wellbeing, provide a space for creativity, and an experience that energizes you, while bringing you peace. I began with writing my wish list in my garden journal, sketching my raised beds to scale, …
The Joy of Kicking 2020 to the Curb
2020 will go down as one of the most extraordinary years we’ve ever experienced. Between Covid and politics, wildfires and hurricanes, I don’t know about you, but I’ll be kicking up my heels and celebrating as we say bye-bye on December 31st. Along the way, I’ve learned some amazing life lessons I want to share …
A Year of Milestones and Walking My Talk
What a difference a year makes! When I’d envisioned 2020, I saw myself on the speaking circuit, traveling around the country, delivering my talks and doing book signings. WOW… have things changed. Although now it seems like a lifetime ago, this time last year my book and website launched. I was excited beyond belief the …
"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