1. It is spring, the flowers are blooming and all is well. Just going out into the garden is an act of gardening. It needs you to be there or it has no reason to exist. Go now.

2. Try not to think about what is wrong or right about your garden. Just look at it. This will take some of the burden off of you and the plants. Who knows, it may start things changing.

3. Now, take a step toward a tool of some kind. This will start you in the direction of actually gardening.

4. Say to yourself three times, “I am now gardening.”

5. Take a break; this is hard work and if you don’t acknowledge it you may get discouraged. Have a cup of tea and try to think about anything but gardening.

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5 Garden Tips from Jack the Garden Coach are about the coming of winter. He says, “Winter is coming to the Coastside and the plants are going to sleep, so it is time to start preparing for the change of seasons.” Are you thinking about  stocking up on firewood and seeds? mulch and journaling materials is always wise in November. Whether you live in Pescadero, Half Moon Bay or anywhere else on the coast, this month’s tips will help organize that winter preparation. Here are the tips. (more…)