Prune the deadwood—where every snip frees the next harvest.
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My childhood backyard in upstate New York was where I first learned that dirt isn’t just for getting under your nails—it’s where life grows.
Between my dad’s failed tomato plants and my mom’s stubborn roses that refused to die, I discovered a quiet joy in watching things sprout, thrive, and sometimes stubbornly survive despite my best (or worst) efforts.
This site is my way of sharing the lessons I’ve learned along the way: how to coax life from seeds, how to turn a brown thumb green, and how to find a little magic in the mess of cultivation.
More from Renata Lattimore
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