05/21/2026
New house… new garden chapter.
I’ve got a ginormous front yard, a side yard, and a big backyard, and I’m honestly still taking it all in. But I’m starting with the side yard first because this space is becoming something really special to me: a kid-friendly garden plus a little gardening classroom where learning feels like play.
Right now you’re going to see the BEFORE.
The “in progress.”
The dirt-under-my-nails days.
I’m building this out slowly and intentionally, adding garden boxes as I go (and yes, more boxes will be added along the way). I also want to add little details that make gardening feel exciting and possible for kids, even if they’ve never planted a thing before.
This is the vision:
🌱 raised beds that are easy to reach
🌻 simple lessons + hands-on activities
🪴 space to plant, water, observe, and celebrate every tiny sprout
🧺 a calm, safe place to get curious and learn what growing really looks like
🍅 eventually: veggies, herbs, flowers, and all the fun “look what we grew!” moments
If you’ve got kids, grandbabies, students, or you just love seeing little ones connect with nature, stay close. I’m going to be sharing the before-and-afters as we build this garden classroom step by step.
What would you LOVE to see in a kid’s garden classroom? Drop your ideas in the comments for me 👇🏾
