February 15, 2025
Hi Reader,
This week’s topic is Gardening — "playing in the dirt", as we like to call it — and how it can help you become a healthy, happy & innovative homeowner.
With the first day of spring just one month away — Thursday, March 20 — now is a great time to start gathering practical, as well as inspirational ideas, for your garden.
To begin the process, we’ve included a simple guide that shares five easy ways to prepare your garden this spring.
We’ve also included a roundup of some of our most popular gardening guides to help you refocus your goals for the fast approaching warmer months:
- Has your work-life schedule become overwhelming, and you need a low-stress, low-maintenance solution?
- Do you like the idea of low maintenance but want to go more organic and natural?
- How about adding an envious structure to your garden in the form of a stylish greenhouse (AKA conservatory)?
BTW, we were absolutely sold on the concept of a greenhouse/conservatory when we saw this magnificent model in last year’s Pasadena Showcase, installed and outfitted by Coastal Homestead:
Regardless of what your ultimate gardening goals might be, “playing in the dirt” is a fabulous way to experiment, while getting fresh air, physical exercise, and healthy sensory stimulation.
Gardening is also contagious — whether you’ve lapsed as a gardener or are a true beginner — start/restart somewhere! Helpful, passionate gardeners abound in our neighborhoods, as well as on many online communities, to provide localized tips and encouragement along your journey of becoming a more capable and confident "home horticulturist"!
PS: Our previous newsletter can be found here and our archive here.
