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    What My Herb Garden Taught Me About Letting Go

    By Jo Wood··1 min read

    I killed a lot of plants before I learned to stop controlling them. I would over-water, over-feed, move them into too much sun. Then one spring I just left them alone and they absolutely thrived.

    I think about that a lot. Some things just need you to back off and trust them. People included.

    Gardens are very good at reminding you of that.