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🌿 Herb of the Week: Mullein 🌿

Last year, after learning about its traditional herbal uses, I purchased a mullein plant and placed it in a pot… but something kept eating it before I could really enjoy it. 😩

Fast forward to this year, and look what I discovered growing naturally right in front of my barn! Nature has a funny way of giving things back when the timing is right. 🌱✨

Mullein is known for its soft velvety leaves and long history in herbal traditions, especially regarding respiratory wellness. Many people have commonly used it in teas, tinctures, and infused oils for generations.

One thing I love about gardening and herbs is how they remind us that God’s creation is resilient, abundant, and often shows up exactly where it’s needed. 💚 I think it’s amazing how many beneficial plants grow naturally around us once we start paying attention.

⚠️ FYI…Sharing plant information only — I am not a doctor, this is not medical advice, and you should consult your physician before using any medicinal herbs.

What’s one plant, herb, or “weed” you used to overlook but later discovered had a purpose or benefit? 🌿👀


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🌿 2 Virtual Workshops
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Work from home… but make it poolside 🌿💻☀️

Not gonna lie, this version hits a little different.
Working on Sow & Reap Gardens while on vacay, feet up, sun shining, and vision flowing.

This is what it looks like when purpose travels with you. No pressure, just peace, planning, and planting ideas coming together in real time.

Stay close… I’ve got some things growing 🌱
Upcoming workshop series and DIY planting plans are on the way!

Faithful gardening starts with vision, not pressure 💚

Plant season is here, and there are some great upcoming opportunities to get plants.

From swaps and sales, to free plant vouchers and youth gardening events, this is a great time to add something new to your garden and connect with other plant lovers in the community.

Which one are you planning to attend? Tag a plant friend, save this post, and share it with someone who never turns down free plants or a good plant sale.

I planted asparagus for the first time last summer, so seeing these little spears push through the soil brought me so much joy. There is something special about watching what was planted in faith finally begin to rise. Moments like this remind me that growth is happening, even before the garden is in full bloom.

This little sprout is giving me fresh hope and plenty of excitement for all that is to come this gardening season.

What is popping up in your garden right now, or what are you most excited to grow this season? Share in the comments.

🌱 A Beautiful Evening in Englewood 🌱

This post is a little late, but the impact of this moment was too meaningful not to share.

This past Thursday, I had the pleasure of hosting a Gardens 101 workshop in the Englewood neighborhood in collaboration with . Together we gathered with neighbors, families, and community members to talk about something simple but powerful… growing our own food and reconnecting with the soil.

What made this evening especially meaningful for me is that my own family has deep roots in the Englewood neighborhood. Being able to return and pour into a community that helped shape so many stories and families is something I do not take lightly.

We talked about:
🌿 Kitchen gardens and herbs
🌿 Simple ways to start growing vegetables
🌿 Soil basics and garden planning
🌿 How gardening supports health, wellness, and community

It was also wonderful connecting with other neighborhood coalitions doing important work in the community, including the Junction Coalition and the Lincoln Coalition. Seeing so many groups committed to strengthening and uplifting the Englewood neighborhood made the evening even more meaningful.

But beyond the gardening lessons, what I truly saw was hope, curiosity, and excitement about the future of this neighborhood.

Communities grow stronger when people come together to learn, share, and invest in one another. I am grateful to Hope Connections Toledo for the opportunity to partner in this work and look forward to continuing to support the growth happening in Englewood.

Because when we sow knowledge, encouragement, and opportunity… we reap stronger communities. 🌱

🌱✨ I grew up in Englewood (Lawrence & Lincoln) with my grandparents on Woodruff and on Academy St., so I am elated for this opportunity to partner with Hope Connections for a special Gardens 101 Health & Wellness Workshop!

Gardening is more than growing food, it is growing wellness, peace, and purpose. If you are an Englewood resident and have been thinking about starting a garden but did not know where to begin, this is your invitation 🌿

📍 February 26, 2026
🕠 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
📍 St. Martin de Porres, 1119 W. Bancroft

Together we will explore:

🌱 Herbs, veggies, and small kitchen gardens
🌿 Garden planning, soil basics, and simple principles
💚 Health benefits, stress reduction, and growing accessible food

⚠️ Only 10 spots available and registration is required, so do not wait!

Come learn simple steps to start small and grow with confidence.

✨ Tag an Englewood resident
✨ Register via QR code or bit.ly/HCGarden101

GrowWithPurpose

🌱 My first garden wasn’t big.
It wasn’t perfect.
But it changed everything.

These photos are from where my gardening journey really began, containers tucked along a fence line, raised planters on a small patio, herbs and vegetables growing wherever the sunlight allowed.

I didn’t have acres.
I didn’t have fancy systems.
I simply started with what I had.

And that experience taught me one of the biggest lessons I now share through Sow & Reap Gardens:

✨ Your garden doesn’t have to be big, it has to be intentional.

February might feel too early to garden, especially here in Northwest Ohio, but this is actually the most important season.

Not planting season.
Planning season.

I just shared a new blog where I talk about:

🌿 how container gardening makes starting easier
🌿 why small intentional spaces work
🌿 lessons from my first garden
🌿 and how to design a garden that fits your real life

PLUS I created a free Intentional Garden Planning Guide checklist to help you get started without overwhelm.

👉🏽 Read the blog + download the checklist
www.sowandreapgardens.com/blog

Tell me in the comments:

Are you thinking about…

🌱 Raised beds
🪴 Decorative patio pots
🥬 Fabric grow bags
♻️ Upcycled containers

Because faithful gardening starts with small, intentional steps 💚