Garden Lore & Life
Seasonal notes, reflections, and stories that grow with time
A journal of soil-stained hands and soul-tending thoughts. Here you’ll find planting wisdom, nostalgic storytelling, and the quiet joy of watching things grow.
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Botanical Living
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She’s Trying to Kill Me!
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Seasonal Journal
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Life with So
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She’s Trying to Kill Me! And Other Family Food Adventures
Introduction I wasn’t born here—I was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. We came to Long Beach to survive. Emotionally, it was jarring. The noise, the strangers, the concrete everywhere—it felt like the ground had shifted beneath us. There was a deep loneliness...
The Self-Sufficient Apartment: A California Vibe Guide to Urban Homesteading
INTRO: Rooted in Sunshine, Made by Hand This isn’t about escaping to a cabin in the woods. It’s about blooming right where you’re planted—in a downtown studio, a seaside flat, or a concrete courtyard kissed by bougainvillea. The Self-Sufficient Apartment is your...
🌞 So’s Gentle Guide to Spring Garden Prep in Zone 10
Welcome to the season of soft sunrises, bare hands in soil, and all the slow, hopeful beginnings a garden brings. Living in Zone 10 (hello, endless summer!) means we’re lucky to grow nearly year-round—but that doesn’t mean we skip the prep. It just looks a little...
🪴 Create a Cozy, Low-Cost Garden Workshop (The So_Epicurious Way)
A warm little guide for turning humble, found things into a space of magic and making You don’t need a fancy shed or a big budget to build your perfect garden workshop. You just need time, intention, and a knack for seeing treasure in what others might toss. Whether...
🌿 So’s Guide to Building a Cozy Herbal Haven (on a Budget)
Craft your own earthy wellness corner using what you have, what you find, and what you love. You don’t need expensive tools or shiny apothecary jars to start your journey toward natural wellness. With a bit of creativity, a few salvaged treasures, and some slow,...
🌿 Mapping Your Garden’s Microclimates: A Gentle Guide to Backyard Weather Wisdom
Ever notice how one patch of your garden stays warm all day, while another always feels cooler and damp? That’s the quiet magic of microclimates—tiny, hidden weather patterns that shape how your garden grows. This guide is for the curious gardener (like you), ready to...
Garden Easy, Harvest Big: Regenerative Techniques for California Gardeners
Regenerative gardening is about working with nature, not against it. By layering organic matter, encouraging beneficial organisms, and practicing sustainable habits, you cultivate a thriving, productive garden with minimal effort. With regenerative gardening, you:...