You're absolutely right: writing and gardening are both deeply therapeutic practices, and when combined, they create something special — a space for growth, both in the soil and within oneself.

Your words really resonate because both activities offer a kind of grounding that’s hard to find elsewhere. Writing helps us make sense of our thoughts and emotions, while gardening connects us to the earth and the rhythms of nature. It’s no wonder so many people find peace in both.

There’s something profoundly satisfying about making something usable with your own hands — especially in a world that leans so heavily toward disposability. It sounds like you’re continuing a meaningful legacy from your grandad, even if you don’t see yourself as a master woodworker yet. 

Also, I couldn’t agree more with your closing sentiment: 
>“I think that the world would be a better place if everyone spent at least thirty minutes writing each day… and some time in a garden.”

So true. These simple acts help us slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. They remind us that life doesn’t have to be overly complex — it’s often in the creating, growing, and tending where we find the most fulfilment.

Looking forward to hearing updates on the patio and the garden — it will be a great post 😊

I spent quite some time in the garden yesterday, finally, after reading your other post - I remembered that I had totally neglected mine. Harvested some dill, and got into a nasty fight with a rose protecting goldenberries. I won. And then I burned dried up rose branches to assert dominance. It was fun :-)

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I got 3 cherry tomato plants from a friend today. I have no idea where to put them yet, they need a quite a bit of protection here so they don't get mold (?) on the leaves from humidity. Maybe Lily's balcony. Gotta see tomorrow. 

The plan was to garden a lot more with Lily. But there was always something else. Hopefully, I can include it better next school year.

It’s inspiring how something as simple as building a patio turns into a deeper reflection on life and purpose, creating with our hands, nurturing a garden. or just being present in small moments these are the things that ground us, Loved the honesty and warmth in your words.

My wife and I bought a gazebo that I need to get put up, but the weather has been so hot lately and I have been so busy at work that I haven't had time. I'm hoping I can get to it this long holiday weekend without melting in the sun. Good luck with your patio!

# Whistle While You Work! :)

yup.. feelin the age.. 😉😎🤙

Absolutely correct! That would be truly mesmerizing if each of us engage ourselves and our families to sit in the garden and have some good time and evolve and enhance the nature in our homes by planting trees and plants. Mostly nowadays people are just destroying nature and using them for there own needs, infact yesterday when I was going out I saw on the road a man who was cutting those huge trees which are planted in between the lanes and that was so depressing. I think engagement in our homes and in many societies is indeed important to save nature and trees.

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In some technical subjects that require expertise, prices are really high. When you have a tool and a machine, even if it is not very professional, a person can do it himself. I do not call a master for some subjects. He will demand serious money for 10 minutes or half an hour and leave. Some masters are stalling to show that they spent more time. The world is gradually losing its moral values.

Today it is still cool here, +20 degrees. Tomorrow it will warm up to +26 and I will go for a couple of hours to look at my garden. I will walk barefoot on the grass, pick raspberries and cherries for the children. I will dig up a couple of kilograms of new potatoes and cook them with dill. July is a wonderful time.

I think that raising creativity can help fighting against this overconsumption mindset, which has become popular in recent years.