Why I Started Gardening
I’ve been gardening for about eight years now, and it’s one of those hobbies that just stuck. What started as a simple curiosity — a few raised beds and way too many seed packets — has turned into something I genuinely look forward to every season. It’s relaxing, rewarding, and a little unpredictable, which honestly makes it more fun.
I’ve grown plenty of vegetables over the years — tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash — but for some reason, herbs have always been my weakness. The only ones I’ve managed to keep alive long-term are sage, mint, and rosemary, which feels a little like winning on easy mode. They’re basically the “we survive anything” plants of the garden world. At this point, I’m convinced they’re thriving out of sheer pity.
Time To “Grow” Our Garden
Now that we’ve moved into a home with 1.5 acres, I finally have the space to take things to the next level. My goal this year is to expand the garden, start composting (hopefully with help from our future chickens), and experiment with growing fruit trees for the first time. I’ve always dreamed of having my own little orchard — something about picking fruit straight from the tree just feels timeless and wholesome.
There’s a peaceful rhythm that comes with gardening — watering in the morning, checking on new sprouts, seeing what survived the rain or the heat. It’s a daily reminder that growth takes time and care, and that effort doesn’t always show right away. I think that’s why I love it so much. It slows me down and makes me pay attention.
For The Kids
It’s also become something my kids love to be part of. They dig in the dirt, water the plants (sometimes too enthusiastically), and ask a million questions about worms, seeds, and roots. It’s messy, it’s hands-on, and it’s the kind of learning that sticks.
Gardening has given me more than vegetables or herbs — it’s taught me patience, consistency, and gratitude. It reminds me to be okay with the slow seasons, to start again when things fail, and to celebrate the small wins, even if it’s just a single thriving mint plant.
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9
If you’re thinking about starting your own garden, I put together a post about my favorite tools— what you actually need to get started without overcomplicating it.
👉 Read: My Favorite Gardening Toots
