Starting Dahlias From Seed: Planting Hope in a New Season
Some seasons in life feel unsettled—new homes, new routines, and the quiet feeling that you might already be behind. This spring, while planting my dahlia seeds, I’m reminded that sometimes we plant things long before everything else in life feels ready.
The Garden That Wasn't Supposed to Have Stairs
I built a rock wall one stone at a time while solo parenting two small children during a PCS move. Then a mulch truck backed into it and changed the plan completely. Turns out, some of the best parts of life aren't the ones we design—they're the ones we create after everything goes sideways.