Project wrap up!
I feel like I get to know people so intimately when we are creating, or redoing their garden spaces. This garden was no different! Tears were shed, laughter echoed, and stories were shared.
This client wanted to create a space of healing and growth in her beautiful backyard. She already had a green thumb, only disguised by confidence that needed a little boost, and a passion for spending time working with plants (including a grape vine carried over from Lebanon by her grandfather that she had nurtured through several moves 😳)
Embracing the colors provided by a beautiful stone house, we built the raised bed to match, added a custom potting station, and moved the tall raised beds to another area for veggies that appreciate a little different sun approach. The top level of the stone bed holds native pollinator plants like Greggs Blue Mist, Salvia, Silver Ponyfoot, Plumbago and Purple Coneflower with fillers like Potato Vine to soften the edges. The lower will be a feast of Fall leafy greens and herbs as we move into our cooler season.
This project was completed during a particularly grueling heat wave here in Central Texas so our options were slim for planting. I'm excited to continue filling in a beautiful pollinator paradise as this grows!
*note* please excuse the dramatic squash who was upset at being staked this afternoon 😂
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Got to pick these beauties today 😍
I always try to plant extra Dill, and let it bloom to the skies! Not only do pollinators LOVE the blooms, they make great impromptu cut flowers, and they are LOVED by the Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillars. Today was the first time this season I've spotted them on my plants.
Who else is giddy for their flower seed orders 🙋🏼♀️This is one of three that came in for me to test with in my own garden, and for established customers whose gardens are in Spring planning mode!
I'm always excited to see how a seasonal planting ends up. For seasonal plantings, I design the layout and often assist in planting for the season (this one happened in December)
My jaw absolutely dropped when I turned the corner to this feast (for the eyes, soul, and body). A LOT of care went into this garden since I saw it last and I'm so excited for this fantastic outcome.
📢 Attention all garden lovers 📢
Grounded Soul LLC is hiring for a part time position. The perfect person would be someone who:
🪱 Enjoys getting their hands dirty.
🌻 Has a good understanding of plants - vegetables, cut flowers, and natives (or is willing to learn!)
🏋🏼♀️ Can lift 50lbs, handle a shovel, and is comfortable working outdoors!
🤓 MOST IMPORTANTLY someone who is willing to learn, follow instructions closely, and communicate openly.
A day in this job might start with caring for plants at a historic hotel, followed by planting vegetables and caring for cut flowers in some of the most beautiful gardens you have ever seen, for some of the best clients there are. It may include helping on an installation of some of our stunning culinary or native gardens, or assisting in purchasing plants. Hands on training will be provided. Locations include Boerne, Comfort, Bulverde, and Center Point.
Work typically occurs on week days, ending at 3PM. Being a working mom myself, I understand the importance of flexibility! This job will ebb and flow with the seasons as sometimes are busier than others and is perfect for someone who wants to make some extra money while playing with plants 🌱
Pay starts at $20 and hour with room for advancement for the right fit!
Please contact me as [email protected] with any questions.
It was an honor to bring this space the life it has been waiting for.
When I work in gardens that are not my own, I try to feel the experience that my clients are searching for - in every plant, every seed, and every glimpse.
Gardening is about plants, sure, but it is also about so much more... Moments of peace, family dinners, conversations, life decisions... I don't just want to plant plants. I want to create the perfect backdrop for life.
Take a walk with me through this early winter garden!
I found all these little mushrooms and fairies in a garden I'm prepping for Fall and decided that it is now my duty to move them around every couple weeks for the kiddos to find. 🥰
It's Prickly Pear Jelly time! And... Maybe time to find the tweezers for some errant thorns 🤔
Sharing is caring y'all!
Dill, Parsley, Passionflower... what plants do you plant more of just to share with our flying and crawling friends?
Even in the city we can create a spot to breathe (and hide). This is my favorite spot 🥰
