This year's garden has looked a little different than I imagined. From a few changes that have made a bigger difference than expected to an unusually wet start to the growing season, here's a look at what's thriving, what's struggling and what I'm learning to appreciate along the way.
In Part II of this gardening mini series, I’m sharing more about the transition from indoor seedlings to a thriving outdoor garden. From hardening off and planning your garden layout to caring for plants throughout the season, this post is filled with practical things I’ve been learning along the way as we prepare our garden for summer.
From colorful root vegetables and fragrant herbs to sprawling squash vines and vibrant flowers, I’m sharing everything we’re growing in our 2026 garden - including tried-and-true favorites, new varieties we’re excited to experiment with, and a few gardening tips and lessons learned along the way.
This Darling Adventure 