Isabella McCafferty
Over the last few months I’ve somewhat unexpectedly been lucky enough to give gardening a proper go. I quickly discovered the respite it offers, especially as Covid-19 got out into the community and then once work got all consuming. I now know why people talk about the benefits of gardening. It forces me into the present moment and into investing in something positive – which hopefully I’ll get to see some growth from. Unsurprisingly being in the garden is grounding and I’m grateful for it.
For now it’s still early stages. I don’t know quite which things I’ve tried will work out, I’m unsure what will yield and what might fail. But I’m willing to give it my best go and see what we can learn along the way.
For now we’re focused on giving a few things a go… Sweet Peas, wildflowers, fruit trees and then seeing what will grow over winter in the vegetable beds. Most recently it’s been a first attempt at growing my own seedlings.
Eventually, we’ll be able to start preparing for Spring.
Cultivating commitment
learning & letting things g[r]o[w]
When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden.
Minnie Aumonier
It appears that over the last few years as the pandemic unfolded, many people have been drawn to the benefits of gardening. It became a coping mechanism, something that offered a sense of security and the garden became a place of refuge.
So here’s to turning over a new leaf, exploring a new passion and enjoying the benefits of something positive to invest in.
Let’s see what grows!
HOMEGROWN HAPPINESS
I’ve picked up a few books to try and get my head around a few gardening ‘need to knows’ … & one of the most helpful books I’ve found is Homegrown Happiness by Eilen Lewis. There is also a YouTube Channel.
Seeds & stuff
I’m yet to see the results of my attempts to grow from seed, but my collection is all ready and stocked with seeds from Kōanga Institute and Kings Seeds.
