I don’t know about you, but my mailbox has been filling up with seed catalogs lately. I’m getting a little excited for what’s ahead!
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My granddaughter, Ellie, and I have been flipping through them together, circling our favorites and talking about what we might like to grow this year. No big decisions yet, but lots of dreaming and circling with Crayola markers.
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This time of year always does that to me.

After the holidays, I’m usually itching to get outside and get my hands in the soil again, but it’s still too cold and too early to actually do much. So instead, my garden brain starts waking up quietly. Not in a rushed way. Just in a curious, hopeful way.

I don’t think January needs to be about full-on planning or locking yourself into big decisions. For me, it’s more about paying attention. Noticing what excites me. Letting ideas sit for a bit. Enjoying the anticipation of what’s to come.

Over the next few weeks, that’s the place I’ll be coming from here, too. We’ll ease back into thinking about gardens, talk through planning in a relaxed way, and focus on setting ourselves up for a season that feels enjoyable instead of overwhelming.

Nothing urgent. Nothing you need to “keep up with.” Just staying gently connected to the garden during this slower stretch of winter.

I’d love to know, as your garden brain starts to wake up, too…

What are you finding yourself drawn to this year? More vegetables, more flowers, less maintenance, or something new entirely?

Feel free to hit reply and tell me what’s been catching your eye lately. I love hearing from you.

Happy growing! 🌱

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Liz

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