Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate how much you’re paying attention — both to what’s happening globally and what you’re seeing right in your own garden. Your example of the wet June and very hot July is exactly the kind of observation many gardeners are noticing.
As Master Gardener Volunteers, this is where we can really help the public. People are seeing changes but often don’t know what to do with that information. We can help them focus on what they can control — building healthy soil, choosing the right plants, conserving resources, and adjusting practices as conditions shift.
Your interest in seed saving, conservation, and alternatives like comfrey or nettle-based fertilizers shows the kind of curiosity that leads to good conversations with homeowners. When we stay informed and practical, we can guide people without overwhelming them.
Thanks for continuing to think about how this applies locally — that’s exactly the kind of mindset that makes a strong volunteer.
Kathleen
As Master Gardener Volunteers, this is where we can really help the public. People are seeing changes but often don’t know what to do with that information. We can help them focus on what they can control — building healthy soil, choosing the right plants, conserving resources, and adjusting practices as conditions shift.
Your interest in seed saving, conservation, and alternatives like comfrey or nettle-based fertilizers shows the kind of curiosity that leads to good conversations with homeowners. When we stay informed and practical, we can guide people without overwhelming them.
Thanks for continuing to think about how this applies locally — that’s exactly the kind of mindset that makes a strong volunteer.
Kathleen