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I’ve always had a green thumb—my dad taught me to grow tomatoes from seeds when I was eight, and I’ve been hooked ever since. There’s something deeply satisfying about nurturing a tiny seed into something alive and thriving.
This site is where I share the lessons I’ve learned from decades of planting, pruning, and sometimes failing spectacularly. My goal? To make gardening approachable, rewarding, and full of small joys—whether you’re a seasoned grower or just starting with a windowsill.
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