Gardenwitch's Musings

Inspired by my love of nature and my garden in particular, I have embarked on a midlife career change. This blog will be a place where I can share the journey of building a creative business with its successes and foibles. You will find occasional book reviews, travel logs, and artist date experiences In addition, I will post updates about my garden throughout the year.

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Popping Up

Winter is over, and it’s time to come out of hibernation. Spring is making its presence known through a variety of signs popping up all over the place. Crocuses and snowdrops, returning song birds, the greening up of the lawn, and the shoots of perennial flowers and herbs. Turns out there are personal, professional, and community building opportunities popping up all around me as well. Spring is a time for planting seeds whether they are for plants or for future plans. How can we all take the time to notice all the things that are popping up around us?

Planting the Seed - Part 1 What are Seeds?

Seeds are a tiny, magical object full of huge potential. There is both a physical aspect and metaphorical one when it comes to seeds and growth. Here I take a look at the biology of seeds, education, and how the seed of an idea led me to start my own art business.