Sometimes tending isn’t about removing—it’s about redistributing, restoring, and making space for what’s ready to grow.

As winter loosens its grip, early spring invites us to tend—clearing what’s too heavy, redistributing what can nourish, and making space for what’s ready to grow.

In this episode, I share what I’m learning as I step into full groundskeeping—raking matted leaves, supporting soil recovery, and embracing a “tapestry lawn” of violets, clover, plantain, and dandelions.

We explore:

·         When leaves help—and when they hinder 

·         Why clover and “weeds” deserve a second look 

·         What Creeping Charlie teaches about balance 

·         And how tending the land mirrors tending our lives 

🌱 Perhaps most of all, early spring reminds us:

• Not everything needs to be removed
• Some things need to be shifted
• And something good is ready to grow

Link to the Companin Blog Post: Early Spring Tending: What to Keep, What to Clear 

🌼 Related Episodes and Blog Posts to enjoy: 

·    Ep 157 Benefits of Plantain and Dandelion Weeds

·    Ep 168. Pollinators Love No-Mow Clover Lawns

·    Ep 203 - A Violet and Pansy Season of Happiness

·   Plantain & Dandelion Benefits - Blog Post

·  Violet & Pansy Season of Happiness - Blog Post 

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