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I Bought Fall Asters. That’s As Far As We Got.
I bought fall asters with a vision. Then I put them in their pots, walked away, and apparently forgot the entire plan. The main group is patiently waiting together to be replanted, while two rogue asters have gone their own way. Meanwhile, life is life-ing. 😂
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What the Hell Did I Plant Here?
I planted native seeds last fall, confidently convinced I’d remember what I planted. Fast-forward to spring, and I found myself staring at mystery plants, wondering which were weeds and which were actually mine. Months later, I’m still asking, “What the hell did I plant here?” Apparently, chaos gardening is my thing.
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It All Started with Milkweed
I planted a few milkweed plants hoping monarchs would find them. I didn’t expect that one small decision would lead to caterpillars, new plants, a growing garden, and a whole lot of curiosity about the little creatures that started it all.
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The garden I didn’t know I was growing
I’m the type of person who doesn’t like to just see grass—I know, I know, unpopular opinion—but I love flower beds. The less I—or I should also say, my husband—mows, the better. I just don’t want to see a sea of green. I want colors. I want flowers. I want bugs flying around. I want…