2020 was a tough year for the world. With so much sacrifice and hardship, it can be hard to find a silver lining. As a hobby baker, I spent the first month of quarantine producing countless treats for the family. But after a few weeks, my family politely asked me to direct my energy elsewhere. :) I’d always wished I had more of a green thumb and being homebound gave me the perfect opportunity to try gardening in earnest. I started with one bed, but it didn’t take long before I was hooked. Then four more beds. And a makeshift greenhouse. And then we tore out all the grass and installed our new hardscape with stone pathways and a circle of raised beds. We also began to plant natives and started the path to our backyard habitat certification. What started out as a small activity to pass the time is now an integral part of our family routine, planning and joy.
