Posts by Lara
10 Lies and 10 Truths + The First Three Chapters of Cultivate!
I used to believe that gardening was a gentle hobby for those who had more time on their hands. Well, I was wrong. So very wrong. Don’t ever let anyone try to tell you that gardening isn’t hard work! Last weekend, I tilled up one of our garden beds with a cute helper who had a…
Read MoreFinding Hope in Waiting Seasons
I have a treat–and a first–for you today, friends! In my upcoming book, Cultivate, I share something I have learned in the garden: “I always thought it was unattainable, this elusive thing called “balance.” But as I’ve observed my garden over the years, I have noticed something. In the seasons, we find balance. The seasons allow…
Read MoreHow to Set Summer Goals + The Fruitful Summer Giveaway!
We get one shot at this life. We can waste it on things that are fleeting or we can GRAB THIS LIFE BY THE HORNS. This is not motivation. This is truth. If you’re reading this, you have breath. You have decisions in front of you. You can take huge leaps of faith to love,…
Read MoreThe real secret to making close friendships
There is a magic about summer: the smell of blooming flowers in my garden, the taste of watermelon and fresh mint, the sound of kids playing in front yards and jumping through sprinklers, and the thrill of spotting fireflies as the sun goes down. Summer is nostalgic and refreshing because it’s a season of getting…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for an Intentional Summer
Summer is full of possibilities: activities, adventures, outings, people to spend time with and places to go. We want our summers to be fun and meaningful, but where do we invest the little time and resources we have before we blink and school has started again? You can plan your summer, or it can plan…
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