Sticks piled deep, seeds tucked away, and a secret path soon to appear - my garden’s quietly transforming. Find out how I’m turning bare patches and sandy soil into growing ground.

As the weather warms earlier than expected, I’m questioning whether the swales in my front yard are the best use of energy or if I should instead focus on enriching the sandy soil, caring for the existing plants, and shifting my efforts to create a more private backyard space. 🌿☀️

I’ve started building swales in the front garden, though I’m now exploring whether a Hugelkultur system might be a better fit for my small urban space.