thinking in soil
where curiosity takes root
Thinking In Soil
Thinking in Soil is a gardening blog in every sense. It’s about plants, beds, bloom sequences, self-seeders, fall sowing, and living mulch, all of it. But it’s also about how those patterns teach, how structure shows up in the garden, and how care and curiosity shape growth over time. This is where I explore what it means to build, tend, and learn through living things.
Plantelligence Didn’t Start in the Garden
A structured gardening approach to dirt, blooms, and the occasional rabbit emergency.
On color, chaos, and the intersection of art, logic, and flowerbeds.
On finding a quiet sense of belonging and a reminder that learning is richer when shared
A Season in the Community Garden
I signed up for a community garden plot with the idea that it would be quiet. I pictured myself slipping...
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What We Mean When We Say Evergreen
Somewhere along the way, “evergreen” became shorthand for “pine tree.” Maybe a fir if you are feeling fancy. The word...
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What the Seed Knows – Fall Sowing Reflection
A Bag of Seeds and a Memory I was out in the garden in late fall, holding a handful of...
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Fall Bulb Planting: Practical Tips, Squirrel Deterrents, and a Spring Payoff
The Season Starts with Memory I grew up in Skagit Valley, home to one of the most well-known tulip festivals...
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Living Mulch and Weed Suppressors: Covering Ground the Smart Way
Bare Soil Is an Invitation Bare soil is an invitation. That was one of the first things I learned when...
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