I still remember the early days of trying to maintain my first small garden. It started with enthusiasm—fresh soil, a few pots of herbs, and some flowering plants I had picked up from a local nursery. But within weeks, the excitement faded into responsibility. Watering every day, trimming leaves, checking soil moisture—it quickly felt like …

I still remember the first time I realised how quickly weeds can take over a garden. It wasn’t a large space—just a modest backyard with a few flower beds I had carefully planted over a weekend. Everything looked perfect at first. But within a couple of weeks, tiny green invaders started appearing everywhere. At first, …

A few years ago, I made the same mistake many new gardeners make. I filled my space with beautiful plants I had seen online—lush tropical varieties, delicate flowering species, and a few herbs I hoped would make my kitchen garden complete. At first, it felt exciting. Every morning I would check on them, water them, …

A few summers ago, I planned a short trip that I had been excited for for months. It was only a week away from home, nothing too long. But as the departure date got closer, my excitement slowly turned into worry—about my garden. At that time, I had a mix of flowering plants, herbs, and …