This is the third post this week I have read on this subject. You are not alone. Check out Turtle Paradise or Sowing Words. We are fortunate to have cool dry mornings in the PNW and I am off most of the summer, so I live a spoiled gardening existence. But I’m learning to embrace mess in my garden and in my home and notice beauty instead. There are always going to be weeds and if I have but a few moments, maybe instead I should spend it looking at the swallowtail. It sounds like your body is saying it needs rest as is your brain. Thinking about limitations and climate change is a lot too hold. Not sure if you saw but Janisse Ray is offering an earth journaling class. I’m not sure it will work out for my schedule, but I might try.
In late May I fell while hiking and fractured a clavicle among other lesser traumas. I thought it was that which caused me to fall behind gardening. But then the temps rose so there was no time of day when temp was below 80°. Above that, my BP objects to my being out. I was crediting health issues to my getting behind with the garden. After reading your article and the comments I’m thinking maybe I have been too hard on myself. Maybe lack of motivation is a component.
I’m new to vegetable gardening this summer and had gusto in May/June and then July came with sheeted days of stagnant heat followed by violent late-day thunderstorms. The mosquitoes bombard you in droves when stepping outside. Nature won, I say. I’m harvesting what I can and letting plants go to seeds ... my fall planning is modest and I’m allowing myself to lower expectations. all to say that this article resonates with me! You’re not alone!
This is the third post this week I have read on this subject. You are not alone. Check out Turtle Paradise or Sowing Words. We are fortunate to have cool dry mornings in the PNW and I am off most of the summer, so I live a spoiled gardening existence. But I’m learning to embrace mess in my garden and in my home and notice beauty instead. There are always going to be weeds and if I have but a few moments, maybe instead I should spend it looking at the swallowtail. It sounds like your body is saying it needs rest as is your brain. Thinking about limitations and climate change is a lot too hold. Not sure if you saw but Janisse Ray is offering an earth journaling class. I’m not sure it will work out for my schedule, but I might try.
In late May I fell while hiking and fractured a clavicle among other lesser traumas. I thought it was that which caused me to fall behind gardening. But then the temps rose so there was no time of day when temp was below 80°. Above that, my BP objects to my being out. I was crediting health issues to my getting behind with the garden. After reading your article and the comments I’m thinking maybe I have been too hard on myself. Maybe lack of motivation is a component.
Be well, Misti!
I’m new to vegetable gardening this summer and had gusto in May/June and then July came with sheeted days of stagnant heat followed by violent late-day thunderstorms. The mosquitoes bombard you in droves when stepping outside. Nature won, I say. I’m harvesting what I can and letting plants go to seeds ... my fall planning is modest and I’m allowing myself to lower expectations. all to say that this article resonates with me! You’re not alone!