There is something steadying about a garden, don’t you think? No matter what is going on in life, things in the garden keep growing. The weeds certainly do not stop! The seasons carry on. It can feel a bit relentless, but it’s also reassuring that it’s always there for me in the background.
When life feels tough, just being outside and doing something small can help more than you think. The garden does not expect big things from you. Just turning up is enough. Some days, it might be pulling a few weeds. Other days, it might just be standing with a brew, taking it all in.
There have been times when the allotment has kept me going without me even realising it. Watering the plants, tidying a bed, or simply watching what changes from week to week has helped me feel a little more grounded when everything else has felt a bit all over the place.
You really don’t need a perfect plot or to tick everything off a list. Nature doesn’t work like that. It is messy, unpredictable, and full of second chances (which resonates with me a lot!). If something fails, you try again. If you miss a few days, the garden welcomes you back anyway.
Being out in the fresh air, hearing the birds, and feeling the soil in your hands can bring a kind of calm that is hard to find elsewhere. You don’t need to explain yourself. You don’t even need to feel better right away. You just need to be there.
Gardening will not fix everything, but it can help you breathe a little easier. And in difficult times, that might be enough.
Sarah.
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