In this episode, I'm sharing some gardening experiences, focusing on the mistakes she made throughout the season. She discusses the importance of pacing and planning, the challenges of watering and fertilizing, and her experiences with planting medicinal herbs and vegetables. Michelle reflects on specific mistakes with zinnias and chicory, the need for better fencing, and her desire to grow more of a few herbs (& why).

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takeaways from this episode:

Pacing oneself in gardening is crucial to avoid burnout.

Planning is essential, but it's easy to overlook details.

Planting enough seeds is important for a successful harvest.

Fencing is necessary to protect gardens from animals.

Keeping a gardening journal helps track successes and failures.

Reflecting on past seasons can improve future gardening efforts.