life

Harvesting Life’s Lessons is a blog that explores the parallels between gardening and life. It focuses on the idea that both gardening and life involve planting seeds, nurturing growth, and reaping the rewards. The blog’s mission is to:

  • Inspire: Encourage readers to find inspiration and motivation in the natural world.
  • Educate: Share knowledge and insights about gardening and personal growth.
  • Empower: Equip readers with tools and strategies to cultivate a fulfilling and meaningful life.
    By examining the lessons learned from gardening, Harvesting Life’s Lessons aims to help readers develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their place in the world.
  • 5 Everyday Habits That Feed Anxiety

    Sometimes, the first step to easing anxiety isn’t about doing more. It’s about noticing what’s quietly draining you, and giving yourself permission to slow down. Continue reading

    5 Everyday Habits That Feed Anxiety
  • The Shift

    I used to think burnout was just part of being a responsible adult. You know, working, raising kids, keeping everything from falling apart, and pretending I was fine while running on caffeine and fumes. That was my normal. Then one… Continue reading

    The Shift
  • The Yellow Box

    It was 1978, my 7th birthday. My Dad came home with present for me and I was so excited to open it up. “Close your eyes Debs”. I closed my eyes as I had the biggest smile across my face.… Continue reading

    The Yellow Box
  • What’s In A Name

    In China, azaleas symbolize womanhood, temperance, fragile passion, and “Take care of yourself for me”. As i sat outside for a change, to admire my Azalea bushes that the beautiful pair of cardinals have made their home year after year… Continue reading

    What’s In A Name
  • An Excerpt of: The Spiral Staircase

    I always envisioned having a spiral staircase as a kid. But no matter how many times I walked into my parents “House Beautiful”  homes, the only staircases they had, they only went vertical up and down. Steps to the front… Continue reading

    An Excerpt of: The Spiral Staircase
  • A Golden Journey

    It’s awkwardly pleasant day. As the rain lightly falls on the yellowed winter grass. I reminisce in my mind the many times my mother would purposefully include me on her venture to go “antiquing”. As a teenager, i hated most… Continue reading

    A Golden Journey
  • Life…Deposit Required

    “You get out of life what you put in…”~My Mom💔❤️‍🩹♥️ This morning as the birds sang, and the frost was glistening on my grass. The quietness of the day began. And I wrote a beautiful letter to my mother. I… Continue reading

    Life…Deposit Required