As summer break begins, I am rethinking my approach and purpose for my garden. Normally, I am up at 5:30am to water, weed and do anything possible to preserve the flowers and vegetables in growth. But for the next few months, my focus is shifting. I am REALLY going to take the TIME to enjoy my garden. I planted seed in the spring and have plenty of growth. Could I continue planting and grow more? Sure. Do I really need more? Not really. Is it more work than yield? Absolutely yes.
These are good questions to ask yourself as an Arizona gardener. The possibilities are endless in our climate where we are fortunate to have two full growing seasons. Our relentless sun and manageable soil result in little downtime for reflection and physical rest. You can literally plant and/or harvest something every day of the year.
Take a rest and ask questions like, "What grew best this season and why? Did I maximize my yield? Did I plant the right plant in the right spot? Are pests an issue and how can they best be prevented/treated? Do I need to test my soil? Does my irrigation need repairs? What will I do different next growing season? The answers to these questions will result in a smarter, renewed approach to your next project.
This summer, for every minute I work outside, I will spend double those minutes to relax in my beautiful garden. Isn't that the point?
"In
my garden there is a large place for sentiment. My garden of flowers
is also my garden of thoughts and dreams. The thoughts grow as freely
as the flowers, and the dreams are as beautiful." ~Abram L. Urban
Green Tea with Mint Leaves
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| Yogi Green Tea, Super Antioxidant |
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| Mint is very easy to grow. It can be invasive so consider planting it in a pot. There are so many great varieties of mint to try: chocolate, lemon, peppermint |
