In the spring, when we are planning our growing season, try growing one new thing.
If all you grow are vegetables, try growing a herb. Or if all you grow are things you can eat, set aside some space for flowers - there are some with edible leaves. At worst, you may fail. They may not do well. That in itself will teach you something if you examine why. But you may discover a new friend. Something to liven your garden in winter, or a companion plant that attracts beneficial predators.
Trying something new stretches us. It can take us out of our comfort zone. We can learn new skills, techniques, and coping mechanisms. It can make us re-think why we grow the things we do, where we plant the plants we do, and why those spaces. It may lead to taking up bonsai, or planting a perennial that becomes a structural element in our gardens.
Learning to stretch ourselves in the safety of the garden can help us face our fears in other parts of our lives.
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