Starting April 16th, we’re proud to partner with Project Victory Gardens for a new initiative: Coffee & Chores . Being a veteran can be a uniquely isolating experience. Whether you served on active duty, in the reserves, or as a military spouse, there’s a shared understanding that doesn’t always translate easily into civilian life. When I transitioned out of the military, I struggled to find spaces where I felt comfortable reconnecting. Traditional VA environments didn’t feel like the right...

I had such high ambitions for the Winter. Unfortunately, I caught the flu. And then the flu induced a very fluke occurrence of hepatitis. Let’s just say, January and February were full of doctor’s appointments and hours in bed with a heat pack on my abdomen. Thankfully, I’m mostly healed and starting to get back to my normal. Sadly, planned seeds did not get started, classes I’d hoped to create are still in draft mode, and blogs I’d outlined have sat idle. I’m disappointed but also know that...

My favorite zinnia this season- Ballerina. What does it mean to grow in a subtropical climate? It means everything is trying to actively...