Late Planting: Discovering Patience and Potential in My Garden

Traditionally, gardeners rush to plant in early spring, chasing the earliest blooms. However, this summer I've found profound beauty and potential in planting later. Choosing to plant seeds and bulbs after the usual rush provided me with valuable lessons in patience and observation.

Watching late-planted lavender, basil, and zinnias grow has become a gentle exercise in mindfulness. Each day brings subtle changes, a reminder of nature’s quiet, steady rhythm. This slower approach teaches me patience, trust in nature’s timing, and the importance of intentional action.

Planting late has not only extended my gardening season but has allowed me to observe growth more intimately, appreciating the small, incremental changes often overlooked in hurried planting. These quiet moments of growth have been as nourishing to my spirit as they have been rewarding in their blooms.