Happy National Gardening Day: Connect With The Soil

In honor of National Gardening Day, it feels like the perfect time to slow down and reconnect with something simple… the soil.

There’s something about gardening that brings you back to the basics.

Getting your hands in the soil.

Paying attention to what’s growing.

Learning patience in a real way.

National Gardening Day is more than just a reminder to plant something — it’s an invitation to reconnect with the land, whether that’s a full backyard garden, a few pots on a patio, or even a small space by a window.

Gardening is more than just growing plants.
It’s about understanding:
- how things grow
- what they need
- and how to care for them over time

For those interested in herbalism, gardening becomes even more important.
Because there’s a difference between buying an herb… and growing one.
If you’re just getting started with gardening, it doesn’t take much.
A few good beginner plants include:

- Mint – easy to grow and very resilient
- Lemon balm – great for calming teas
- Basil – simple and useful in both food and herbal preparations
- Parsley – nutrient-rich and easy to maintain

These herbs can grow well in containers, making them accessible even if you don’t have a large outdoor space.

As you begin , you will notice:
- when a plant needs water
- how sunlight affects growth
- what healthy leaves look like
- and when something is off

Gardening teaches patience. So you have to stay calm friend, because not everything grows overnight.
And that lesson carries over into herbalism, wellness, and everyday life.
When starting a garden, focus on plants you will actually use.
Start small, learn your plants, and build from there.

If you’re looking for a space to learn, ask questions, and stay connected while building your garden, the What Grandma Said Discord community has ongoing conversations around gardening.

It’s a place where people share what they’re growing, how they’re caring for their plants, and what they’re learning along the way.
Sometimes the best way to grow is not just through the plants… but through community as well.
Gardening is simple, but it’s not small. It’s one of the first steps in understanding plants, herbalism, and how to care for what grows around you.
And sometimes, that’s exactly where the journey begins.