Est. 2026

Yard + Garden = Yarden notes and inspiration, growing in a zone 4a (original pics tagged #mine)

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June 4, 2026 -

"Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck, and fall in love whenever you can." 

—Sally Owens, Practical Magic

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A dandelion, above and below ground. Everyday Problems in Biology. 1939.

Internet Archive

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Still going after all this time !!

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Gardening means a lot to many, but to me —

it is an act of Love.

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Dandelion illustration!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/4469160403/7x10-dandelion-original-illustration

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link:

www.fao.org/world-bee-day/en

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Happy Hump Day!

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and if that’s not enough for you:

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Oh how disapointing (putting that mildly)—

Herbicides, and an excess of Iron to give the fake green ‘pop’ old-timers are conned into thinking is natural.

I wish this trend would stop.

It’s toxic.

And the companies that provide this service lie so hard— calling it ‘lawn care’. lmao

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A cycle starts.

The earth whispers where I’m from…

The wind it sings.

Nature’s dance of growth and grace.

Leaves trace maps of time and place.

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Friday, May 15, 2026

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May 12, 2026 — beautiful apple tree and blooms

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Hello gardening friends,

Today I want to share a special vlog, Rudy’s Quiet Journal from YouTube. In it is proof that you don’t need to have a huge plot of land to enjoy nature’s offerings.

If you do visit his vlog, I hope you find something in it that satisfies you. Peace.

His latest post:

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May 4, 2026

So much to do all of a sudden! The weather this past week behaves like Spring the way it should have been two weeks ago mid-April even though the last frost date here is May 20-23.

Here I am making my first harvest today and the last killing frost is still 3 weeks away. It just proves that with ingenuity and determination and a little assistance from Mother Nature on her good days, it is possible to extend the growing season in even the most challenging places.

With a short season and at an elevation of 1,000m/3,000 ft and north winds buffeting down on short notice, this place can be very challenging so I take things as they come, LEARN and keep trying new ways, new things as I go.

It has worked for me so far.

Anybody who can grow in this environment without artificial means is a seasoned gardener in my book!!

today’s temp 13C/55.4F@9am— overcast.

First harvest of the year, regular mint.

other varieties on the grow—

Morrocan mint.

Apple mint.

May the Fourth be with you!

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How it all began— 6 yrs ago. I watched this video and it was just the right catalyst to get me going. And it’s true tender young radish leaves are delicious!

All the things a regular market can’t sell you. All that extra nutrition, never available… nothing beats a garden at home. 💚

Soon …