I spent the other afternoon digging a couple of raised beds to get some starter plants and seeds into the ground. Tilling away, I dug a winter’s worth of pent up slushy city street aggression up and out of my life. My arms still ache. Gardening is an incredibly zen pursuit for me. I start out rushed and then let time and trouble roll off my back. I’m very grateful for the chance to plant my veggies and some pretty flowers. It’s been hard going on my fire escape—and in the past I’ve been an interloper in other people’s gardens where they weren’t that interested in sharing the space. Alas, Mother Nature has found me a new space — I have access to this incredible overtaken garden upstate no one is interested in cultivating except moi. It’s perfect. So far I‘ve planted zinnias, broccoli, beets, mesclun, wildflowers and arugula. That was last weekend. It’s not easy to be a week-end gardener as I read in a recent NY Times article . But I am going to give it a go. I’m set to get a new batch planted this coming week. I’ll keep you posted on my failures and victories, respectfully.

What activity do you like to do around the house & garden that relieves your stress? Allison R

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