Your Garden is About to Get Busy: Here is How I am Staying Ahead
We’re heading into that stretch of spring where the garden wakes up fast. One day you’re tucking seeds into cold soil, and the next you’ve got tiny sprouts, new weeds, and a to-do list a mile long.
If you’re like me, this is where it can start to feel a little overwhelming — so I wanted to share a few simple habits that help me stay ahead without getting buried in garden chores.
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Tools every gardener needs
- Quick Daily Walk-Throughs
This isn’t a work session. It’s five minutes to wander through your garden, see what’s sprouting, check for any damage or pests, and notice what’s changing.
Early pest issues are much easier to manage when you catch them before they take over. Look for holes in leaves, sticky residue, or clusters of tiny bugs on new growth.
2. Keep Planting in Small Batches
You don’t have to get everything in the ground at once. In fact, I prefer not to.
Planting a little bit each week — a few more radishes, another handful of spinach, or a patch of zinnias — keeps your harvests coming in waves and makes the work feel more manageable.
3. Add a Few Flowers (Yes, Even in the Veggie Bed)
This is the time to start tucking in a few easy, hard-working flowers. Nasturtiums, violas, and borage aren’t just pretty — they attract pollinators and beneficial insects while helping to deter pests naturally.
If you haven’t grown them before, nasturtiums are a favorite of mine. They’re fast, forgiving, and edible.
4. Don’t Aim for PerfectThere will be weeds you miss. A seedling might get nibbled. Some days you won’t have time to garden at all.
That’s normal. The plants will keep growing, and so will you.
Hope this little list helps you feel a little more grounded heading into the next few weeks.
If you’re curious about what we’re up to in the Grow-Along, I’ll be sharing some of those updates soon — including how we’re using flowers like nasturtiums as plant protectors and pollinator magnets.
What’s growing in your garden right now? I’d love to hear.
xo, Lisa