06/05/2026
I share a lot of the pretty flowers, so it only seems fair to share the other side too.
This season has been humbling.
I planted around 70 anemones and currently have about 5.
I planted 236 lilies and so far 1 has emerged. Statistically speaking, that's a .42% success rate…
I thought 150 daffodils would be substantial. That's adorable.
And then there's my garden layout. It was designed back when this was a hobby and not a business. Present me would like to have a conversation past me on this one.
Now I'm trying to decide whether I should redesign everything before I expand or simply accept that perfection is not a prerequisite for growing flowers.
It's easy to compare yourself to growers who seem to have every detail dialed in. But most of us are just making our best guess, taking notes, and trying again next year.
My entire early season has basically become one long planning session for next season.
What's something that humbled you this year?
