Stop Waiting. Start Mulching. A Gardener’s Wake‑Up Call

Music: Living on a Stage by Steve Henry
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Overcoming Setbacks, Moving Wood Chips, and Rebuilding the Garden, A Story of Persistence & Permaculture
In today’s video, I’m sharing a personal story I never expected to tell, how a simple pile of wood chips in my driveway turned into a lesson about health, resilience, and getting back into the garden after major setbacks.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, fallen behind on your homestead or garden projects, or struggled to stay motivated, this one’s for you.

After months of ignoring a huge load of wood chips, a ruptured Achilles tendon, a blood clot, and months of not being able to walk, I finally found the inspiration to get moving again, thanks to friends, family, and a renewed commitment to my garden.

You’ll see:

How I finally cleared old wood chips after months of recovery
The massive new loads of wood chips delivered to the driveway
Tools you actually need for spreading wood chips (snow shovel, pitchfork, rake, broom)
Why calling local tree services is worth it, and how to get free wood chips
Encouragement for anyone who wants to start (or restart) their gardening journey

This video isn’t just about mulch , it’s about momentum. If you’ve been putting off a project, feeling stuck, or waiting for the “right time,” I hope this inspires you to take that first small step.

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using wood chips in the garden

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backyard food forest progress

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If you’re building a food forest, improving your soil, or just trying to stay motivated through life’s curveballs, you’re in the right place.

Like, subscribe, and follow along as I keep working through these new chip loads and continue transforming this yard into a thriving ecosystem.