Good morning—it's April 1.
I wanted to take a moment to show you what I planted over the last 30 days… and more importantly, to show you that you can do this too.
A seed a day doesn’t feel like much in the moment—but over time, it becomes something real.
Something growing.
Something alive.
Something abundant.
🌱 Planting Day by Day
Over the month of March, I planted steadily—nothing rushed, just taking it day by day, seed by seed.
As a mature adult, I move a little differently now. I don’t force the process. I work with it.
I plant mostly in pots—it’s easier on the body. I can pick them up, work with them, move them where they need to go, and place them back into the garden without strain.
Right now, I’m also in clean-up mode, so forgive the yard—but this is real life, real growing, real process.
🍅 What’s Growing So Far
Let’s start with tomatoes.
I purchased one plant, but I also planted three varieties from seed:
- Roma
- Beefsteak
- Cherry
And this year, I’m going all out—there’s more coming.
I also picked up a habanero pepper plant, and alongside that:
- Basil
- Tenderbush beans (already sprouting and ready to be transplanted soon)
Some things are still in progress…
I attempted to grow orange seeds using stratification—nothing yet, but we’ll see.
My mimosa pudica has come back, and I planted additional seeds as well.
🌿 Perennials, Roots & Returning Growth
Some plants are returning, some are rebuilding, and some are teaching patience.
- Asparagus (transplanted last year—may or may not recover after moving it)
- New asparagus seeds planted nearby (these will take time)
- Roselle (African hibiscus) — beautiful but delicate; insects love the tender leaves, so I keep a close eye
Then we have:
- Carrots
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Pomegranates
These are from last year—pots being refreshed, soil renewed, and nutrients added.
🌽 New Growth & Early Signs
Some of the most exciting moments are the first signs of life:
- Corn has started sprouting
- Echinacea is coming up
- Dandelion root has been expanded with new planting
- Garlic and onions are looking strong
- Strawberries have returned—and I’ve planted more
This year, wherever I grow a pot, I plan to add strawberries where compatible.
Let everything support each other.
🌾 Still Waiting (And That’s Okay)
Some things haven’t shown themselves yet:
- Tomatillo
- Turmeric
But they’re in the soil… and that’s enough for now.
Growth doesn’t always show up immediately.
🌳 Signs of Life Around the Garden
- The weeping willow has woken up beautifully
- The hummingbird feeder is cleaned and filled—just waiting for them to return
And yes… I’ve been running from bumblebees chasing me around the garden.
So clearly, life is active out there.
🌿 Inside the Greenhouse
The greenhouse is full and growing:
- Potatoes
- Kale
- Cabbage
- Green onions
- Garlic
- Cucumbers (3 varieties, including slicing)
- Beets
- Carrots (sprouting—so exciting)
Herbs and greens include:
- Oregano (returned + new seeds)
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Sorrel
- Fennel
- Catnip
- Celery
- Rosemary
- Chamomile
- Dill
- Chives
- Calendula
- Tatsoi (Black Knight)
And I’m still waiting to see if my moringa comes back.
🌱 What March Taught Me
March wasn’t about perfection.
It was about:
- Showing up
- Planting consistently
- Working with what I had
- Letting things unfold naturally
Some things grew fast.
Some are still underground.
Some may not make it.
And that’s part of it.
🌿 Moving Into April
Now we continue.
In April, I’m committing to:
- Planting a seed a day
- Continuing to clean and organize the space
- Preparing for a bountiful harvest
Because when you stay consistent—even in small ways—you create something much bigger over time.
🌾 Closing Thought
A seed a day may seem small…
But given time, care, and patience—it becomes abundance.
Let’s see what grows 🌿