It's been a week, my friends,

There are times when I feel like everything is a mess in this country, and I wonder if we’ll ever be whole. We feel so divided, and it’s so easy to lean into that and point fingers. But I know that’s not what will fix things. 

Figuring out how to reach across and find common ground will fix things. 

And that’s what I’m doing here. Gardening is such a great place to find common ground because the tomato hornworms don’t care who voted for whom; they’ll invade everyone's garden. Gardening is a human experience.

So, in the spirit of finding common ground and coming together as gardeners, I invite you to take a moment away from the news cycle. Breathe in, let it out. Now go top your tomatoes, and when you’re done, I’ve got some great ideas for how to take those mums and make a gorgeous fall display. Working in the garden always provides me with peace and clarity, I hope it does for you, too.