Lessons My Garden Taught Me This Summer (Mistakes, Snakes, and Sweet Wins)

This summer, my garden became my greatest teacher. From battling aphids to planting watermelons too late, avoiding a snake, and losing apples overnight — I had plenty of lessons to learn. But there were also sweet wins: a thriving tea garden, jars of herbs preserved for winter, and balcony harvests of strawberries, greens, and peppers.

In this video, I share 5 real lessons my garden taught me this summer — mistakes, fears, and victories included. If you’ve ever had pests take over, wondered why your fruit tree dropped its apples, or struggled with timing in your growing zone, this video is for you.

What you’ll learn in this video:

How to deal with aphids naturally (my neem + castile soap spray).

Why watermelons failed in Zone 7b — and when to plant them for success.

How fear (like snakes in the garden) can hold us back more than reality.

The mystery of the apple tree's “fruit drop” and why it happens.

Why it’s important to celebrate small wins in the garden.

Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned gardener, I hope my lessons inspire you to reflect on your own garden journey. Because the truth is — gardening is never perfect, but it always teaches.