Get this: a garden, by definition, is a planned space set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. And a gardener, by definition, is someone who tends and cultivates a garden. So, if you are growing plants, whether in a raised bed or a couple pots of herbs, guess what? You’re a gardener! Whether this is your first year or your fiftieth, you are a gardener, my friend. You don’t need to have a perfect horticultural record (I…
I’m so pumped about this series, I wrote you a poem! Oh, friends, today is gonna be fun! Welcome to part 2 of Gardening 101. Here’s part 1 if you’re just digging in. Today we’re gonna talk seeds, supplies, and sources for your garden. Well, I may not be the greatest poet, but I sure do love this gardening thing! Today we’re going to tackle how to choose what to grow, some thoughts on basic garden supplies, fun with seed…
Spring doesn’t officially start until March 20th, but it has been unseasonably warm here in North Carolina. Lots of things are blooming a full month early. We are likely getting snow over the weekend, so you may see me out with blankets and a hair dryer trying to protect all my early-blooming plants. Seriously. My peach tree is in full bloom and I just might have to run a portable heater out there and put a tent over it. (You…
Sarah turned one a couple Sunday’s ago. Her birthday was a little different than any we’ve celebrated for Josh or Grace. While there were cupcakes and Grace made the sweetest decorations, there was also a different feeling of awe. We celebrated Sarah’s birthmom, her life, and God’s faithfulness to lead us into adoption in the first place. For God to entrust this child to two imperfect people is a reflection of His love and grace. This little girl is something special, and her…
This morning, Grace came in early (4:45am-ish) and snuggled in our bed. Me: Hi, sweet pea. Are you okay? Grace: I came to snuggle with you because I knew you were all alone. Ari was gone speaking at a conference, so this unexpected wake-up call was a welcome gift. I checked the time and decided to read the Bible to us till we had to get up and open Cafe Isaacson for breakfast at 5:30. (We have hungry growing kids. Breakfast around…