Starting Your Garden Sis!

Hello, all my divas and gurus! 🌟 In a previous post, I talked about starting a garden, which is one of my goals on my vision board for 2025. You can check that post out here! I am excited to report that I purchased a little hydroponic garden kit and some gardening tools from the local dollar store, and I am starting my garden.  🌱 I plan to focus on growing sustainable plants in a small space. (Though it has taken me a year to get everything together, my 2026 garden is on the way!)

Now you might be wondering why I’m starting a garden. Here are my reasons:

1. I need to develop a consistent hobby, as I tend to get distracted easily. An indoor garden seems like the perfect way for me to stay focused on something that will positively impact my life. 🌻

2. With food prices rising, especially for fruits and vegetables, one of my goals is to eat healthier regularly. Gardening will help me achieve this. 🥕🍅

3. Additionally, gardening can provide great sensory play for my son, Noah, who has ADHD, Autism, and sensory-seeking. This indoor garden will be a wonderful way for him to learn and engage in play. 👩‍👦🌼

4. In the current economic climate, where food security is uncertain, being self-sufficient is essential for both my well-being and Noah's. Homesteading feels increasingly important in these challenging times. 🌍

5. Gardening not only builds community but can also be therapeutic. It has been shown to reduce stress, improve cognitive skills, promote physical activity, and much more. 🌿💪

6. Amid the challenges posed by systemic racism and social injustice, gardening can serve as a pathway to healing and personal growth, fostering mental well-being and a sense of renewal. 🌈

Although I have a small space, I will grow what I can, and I am happy to share my journey with you all. 🌺