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I’ve spent my life surrounded by dirt and plants—first in my grandfather’s overgrown backyard in Michigan, then in the community garden where I volunteered as a teen. There’s something about watching seeds turn into food or flowers that still feels like magic to me.
This site is where I share the practical wisdom I’ve picked up over the years, from saving wilting herbs to turning a shady corner into a thriving space. My goal? To help anyone with a patch of soil and a little curiosity grow something beautiful—or delicious.
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