🌼 What’s Growing in Your Garden Today? Every day, gardeners of all ages experience a wide range of emotions —this is what we call a garden of emotions. Some days feel bright and blooming with 🌸 happy, calm, confident feelings. Other days might feel a little overgrown with 🌱 sad, anxious, or frustrated ones. And that’s okay, gardeners. Emotions—both positive and challenging—are a natural part of life. What matters most is how we recognize , name , and nurture  those emotions. 🌿 Scroll down to download your free “What’s Growing in Your Garden?” activity sheet and collect your What's Growing Gardening Tool Badge!  🌼🛠️ < click the image to print for your home, office, or classroom > 🌿 That’s why we created a new printable activity sheet called “What’s Growing in Your Garden?” It invites gardeners of all ages to name their flowers  (the feelings that help them feel strong and happy)and their weeds  (the emotions that feel a little tricky or uncomfortable). ✏️ One side is for your flowers. 🌱 The other is for your weeds. 🛠️ And every part helps you build your emotional toolbox. Just naming how we feel is one of the most powerful gardening tools of all it helps us grow more aware , more resilient , and more rooted in confidence. This activity is a wonderful tool for: ✅ Home conversations with kids ✅ Classroom check-ins and morning meetings ✅ Counseling and mindfulness practices ✅ Gardeners of all ages —because we all have flowers and weeds! When we take time to notice what’s growing in our garden, we give ourselves the space to grow forward—with more clarity, creativity, and calm. ✨ Explore more on our #PullYourWeeds® Blog, discover our book and school assemblies, and let’s keep planting seeds of emotional well-being—together. 🌱 🌟 Did you complete the “What’s Growing in Your Garden?” activity? If so— congratulations!  You’ve just earned your Gardening Tool Badge for Naming Your Emotions!  🛠️🌼 Naming our flowers and our weeds is a powerful step in tending to our emotional garden.It builds awareness, strengthens resilience, and helps us grow forward with confidence.That’s why this activity is truly badge-worthy—it means you're showing up for yourself and learning how to bloom from the inside out! 🌱✨ Discover 'A Garden of Emotions' and learn how to nurture your feelings with our printable activity. Explore 'A Garden of Emotions' today!

🌸 Spring is in the Air… and in Our Kitchen!  🍋✨ Spring is the season of fresh beginnings, sunshine, and sweet little moments of joy—just like these Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies!  Light, crisp, and kissed with a hint of citrus, these delicate treats are like little edible blossoms, reminding us to embrace growth, renewal, and the beauty of transformation. 🌿 Scroll down for the recipe & to collect your Gardening Tool Badge for this activity! Just as we #PullYourWeeds®  to make room for flowers in our garden, these cookies remind us that even the most delicate things can be strong. With creamy ricotta, a touch of vanilla, and a bright burst of lemon zest, they’re a celebration of the season in every bite! So, let’s preheat that oven gardeners, roll up our sleeves, and bake up some sunshine!  ☀️💛 Keep reading for the full recipe! 👩‍🍳🍪 PRESS PLAY. TO WATCH THE GARDENERS MAKE OUR LACY RICOTTA LEMON COOKIES > Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies  🍋🌼 A crisp, delicate cookie with a hint of citrus and creamy ricotta—perfect for spring! Ingredients  🌿 ½ cup unsalted butter, melted ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup ricotta cheese (drained if very wet) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon lemon zest (or orange zest for a sweeter note) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup almond flour (or finely ground oats) ¼ cup all-purpose flour Instructions  🌸 Preheat & Prep  – Preheat oven to 350°F  (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Mix Wet Ingredients  – In a bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, ricotta, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Incorporate Dry Ingredients  – Add salt, almond flour, and all-purpose flour. Stir gently until just combined (batter will be loose). Shape & Bake  – Drop small  teaspoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie (they spread a lot!). Bake  – Bake for 10-12 minutes , until edges turn golden brown. Let cool completely before carefully lifting off the parchment. Enjoy!  These cookies are best enjoyed with tea, fresh fruit, or simply on their own as a light springtime treat! This Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies  recipe makes approximately 18-24 cookies , depending on the size of each drop of batter. If you use a teaspoon-sized scoop , you’ll get around 24 smaller cookies , while a slightly larger scoop (about 1.5 teaspoons) will yield 18 crisp, lacy cookies . Let them spread and crisp up beautifully—just like the way we grow when we give ourselves space to shine! 🌸✨ #PullYourWeeds® To keep your Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies  crisp, fresh, and full of springtime joy, follow these storage tips: 🌿 Short-Term Storage (1-3 days): Store in an airtight container  at room temperature. Place a sheet of parchment paper  between layers to prevent sticking. If the cookies start to soften, pop them in a warm oven (300°F for 3-5 minutes)  to crisp them back up! 🍋 Longer Storage (Up to 1 week): Keep them in an airtight container  with a small piece of dry paper towel  to absorb moisture. Store at room temperature or in the fridge for extra freshness. ❄️ Freezing (Up to 2 months): Place cookies in a single layer  on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container with parchment between layers. To enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature  for 10-15 minutes, or re-crisp in the oven at 300°F for a few minutes . 💛 Pro Gardener Tip:  If you love an extra zesty  flavor, tuck a strip of lemon peel  (in a separate small pouch) into the container—it’ll infuse a fresh citrus aroma without adding moisture! Happy baking and happy snacking! 🍪✨ #PullYourWeeds® lacy lemon ricotta cookies 🌸 These cookies remind us that even delicate things can be strong—just like us when we turn our challenges into opportunities for growth...weeds to seeds! #PullYourWeeds® ✨ These Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies  are more than just a sweet springtime treat—they’re a gentle reminder that even the most delicate moments can hold strength, joy, and renewal. Just like we do when we #PullYourWeeds®, we’re turning simple ingredients —and everyday challenges—into something light, bright, and beautiful. As we savor each bite, let’s take a moment to celebrate our growth, our creativity, and the small joys that blossom when we slow down and care for our inner garden. 🌿💛 🌿 Collect Your Gardening Tool Badge!  🍪✨ Baking these Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies  isn’t just delicious—it’s a gardening tool!  When we create something with love and intention, we’re practicing mindfulness, creativity, and calm. Each measured ingredient, each zesty stir, and each golden cookie is a way of nurturing our inner garden. 🌼 By taking time to bake, breathe, and be present, we're using a powerful tool to help us feel more grounded and joyful. 📸 Snap a photo  of your cookie creations, share it with us, and collect your Baking As A Gardening Tool  badge —a symbol of your commitment to growing confidence, creativity, and calm! 🍋 Because in every kitchen, just like in every garden, there’s always room to grow. 👉 Click the badge below to print it for your Gardening Tool Collectors Sheet! ✨ Looking for more ways to grow confidence, creativity, and calm? Be sure to explore our #PullYourWeeds® Blog for more gardening tools and activities to help gardeners of all ages bloom with emotional wellness! Until next time... keep blooming, keep baking, and keep growing! 🌼🍪#YouAreAGardener® #PullYourWeeds® #EmotionalWellnessInBloom #YouAreAGardener® #PullYourWeeds® #GardeningTools #BakingAsSelfCare #EmotionalWellnessInBloom Discover the joy of Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies! These light, citrus-infused treats are perfect for spring. Try our Lacy Ricotta Lemon Cookies recipe today!

Who Is a Gardener?  🌱 You are a gardener! ✨ We all nurture vibrant gardens of emotions within ourselves—blooming with flowers of love, joy, gratitude, and peace . Our unique gifts and talents are always growing, just waiting to flourish and brighten the world around us. But just like in any garden, we all experience weeds.🌿 Worries, stress, fear, and frustration can sprout up when we least expect them. That’s why it’s so important to identify our weeds and take care of them with intention and love. When we talk to trusted sources, practice self-awareness, and use healthy gardening tools — we begin to feel more confident, creative, calm, and connected. These are the seeds of emotional growth, and every gardener has the power to plant them. Together, as gardeners of all ages, we can sow seeds of positive change and grow a world filled with compassion, courage, and connection. 🌎💚 So... when you ask, “Who is a gardener?” It’s YOU . It’s ME . It’s ALL OF US. Let’s keep growing, gardeners—one flower, one weed, one seed at a time. 🌸🌱🌾 Here are some of our favorite Gardening Tools to help gardeners of all ages turn their weeds into seeds: Deep Breathing:  Encouraging slow, deep breaths helps to calm our minds and bodies during moments of stress. Mindfulness Activities:  Staying present and focusing on the current moment through activities like mindful coloring, journaling, or listening to calming music helps us keep our minds off our weeds. Positive Affirmations:  Practicing positive self-talk and affirmations boosts our self-esteem and confidence. Physical Exercise:  Engaging in fun physical activities like dancing, yoga, or playing sports helps to release pent-up energy and reduce stress. Creative Outlets:  Providing opportunities to express ourselves through art , writing, or music is a wonderful way to process our emotions. Seeking Support:  Talking to a trusted sources such as family, counselors, or friends can is extremely important when we are feeling overwhelmed or struggling. As gardeners, we are not alone—we are rooted together. In every weed, there is wisdom. In every seed, there is possibility. In every gardener, there is the power to bloom and the strength to grow. So the next time you wonder, “Who is a gardener?” It’s YOU. It’s ME. It’s ALL OF US GARDENERS! 🌸 Let’s rise up, root down, and grow forward—together. Because when we care for our inner gardens, we help the whole world bloom. 🌍💚 Uncover the gardener within! Nurture your inner garden with love, joy, and resilience. Explore essential Gardening Tools for kids and adults alike. Who is a gardener? You are a gardener! #PullYourWeeds®#YouAreAGardener®#GardeningToolsForLife

Spring is here, gardeners! It’s a season of fresh starts, new opportunities, and endless possibilities. Just like a garden awakens with the warmth of the sun and the promise of growth, we, too, have the chance to bloom in new ways. At You Are a Gardener®, we believe that every new bloom begins as a seed—whether it's a kind word, a moment of resilience, or an opportunity to grow. Through our book , school assemblies , and the #PullYourWeeds® mindset, we help gardeners of all ages recognize their “flowers” (joys) and their “weeds” (challenges) while learning the gardening tools to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth. 🌸 Plant Seeds of Kindness Just as flowers brighten a garden, acts of kindness can brighten our days and the lives of those around us. Whether we’re sharing an encouraging word, lending a helping hand, or simply showing gratitude, small moments of kindness can blossom into something beautiful. In our You Are a Gardener®  assemblies, we show students how kindness can be a powerful tool to nurture confidence, creativity, and calm. 🌱 Grow Resilience Spring teaches us an important lesson—storms may come, but with strong roots, we can weather anything. At You Are a Gardener® , we help gardeners of all ages understand that challenges are simply “weeds” in our garden, and with the right gardening tools, we can learn how to pull those weeds and turn them into seeds of resilience. Our book provides a fun and engaging way for families and classrooms to start this conversation at home or in school. 🌾 Let Yourself Grow Spring is an invitation to dream, to step outside our comfort zone, and to embrace new beginnings. What new goals will we plant this season? What passions will we nurture? Just like a garden, growth takes time, patience, and care. Through our assemblies, book, and #PullYourWeeds® Blog, we empower gardeners with tools to cultivate a mindset rooted in confidence, creativity, and calm—helping them bloom in every season of life. As we welcome this fresh start, let’s remind ourselves: every new bloom begins as a seed. With the right tools and mindset, we can all continue to grow, learn, and flourish together. 🌸🌱 Ready to plant seeds of positive change? Explore our book , You Are a Gardener®, and bring our empowering school assemblies to your community! Email us at flowers@youareagardener.com to learn more! #PullYourWeeds® #HelloSpring #YouAreAGardener #SchoolAssemblies

Gardeners, a brand-new season is blooming, and it’s the perfect time to spring into action  and plant some powerful seeds of gratitude ! 🌿✨ At the heart of You Are a Gardener® , gratitude is the root  that keeps us calm, hopeful, and mindful —helping us shift our focus away from our weeds (challenges) and toward the flowers (joy) in our gardens. When we cultivate gratitude, we nurture resilience, positivity, and emotional well-being . That’s why we’re excited to introduce our Gardener’s Gratitude Reflection Sheets —a collection of thoughtful prompts  designed to help gardeners of all ages dig deep, reflect, and plant new seeds of appreciation  for the season ahead. 🌿 Scroll down to download your free Gratitude Reflection Sheets and start planting seeds of gratitude today! CLICK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GARDENER'S GRATITUDE REFLECTION SHEETS Whether at home, in the classroom, or during counseling sessions, these printable pages provide a space to pause, reflect, and grow —because when we practice gratitude, we make room for even more flowers to bloom in our gardens. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR NEW GARDENING TOOL BADGE FOR YOUR COLLECTOR'S SHEET 🏅 Complete your reflection sheets and collect your special Gardening Tool Badge! Every time we practice gratitude, we are adding valuable gardening tools  to our emotional gardening kit—tools that help us stay rooted in confidence, creativity, and calm . This special badge is a reminder that gratitude is one of the most powerful tools we can carry with us every day! Just like a gardener needs shovels and watering cans to nurture a thriving garden, we need tools like gratitude, kindness, and reflection  to cultivate a happy and healthy mindset. Need a new Gardening Tool Badge Collector's Sheet? Click Here! Let’s grow together and make this season one filled with gratitude, growth, and blooming possibilities! 🌸🌱✨ Spring into action with Gardener Gratitude! Discover reflection sheets to plant seeds of gratitude and nurture emotional well-being with Gardener Gratitude.

Hello, gardeners! Spring is the season of new beginnings, fresh blooms, and warm sunshine—what better time to plant seeds of creativity with a delightful fox suncatcher craft? Just like our gardens, this craft brightens up any space, reminding us to embrace the beauty of growth and transformation. Foxes symbolize adaptability and resilience, just like the way we learn to pull our weeds and turn challenges into opportunities (seeds). Inspired by our Foxie, our foxtastic suncatcher captures the warm hues of spring, reflecting the joy and gratitude that come with longer days and nature’s colorful renewal. As sunlight filters through its vibrant orange, white, and golden tones, it’s a beautiful reminder of the season’s energy and possibility. This hands-on activity is perfect for gardeners of all ages—whether in classrooms, at home, or as a mindful project to welcome the season. Stay rooted in creativity, confidence, and calm as we guide you through each step of this springtime craft. Step-by-Step Instructions to Make a Fox Suncatcher This adorable fox suncatcher is a fun and creative way to celebrate spring while adding a warm, nature-inspired touch to your window. Follow these easy steps to craft your own! 🌿 Materials Needed: Orange and white tissue paper Wax paper or clear contact paper Black & orange construction paper (for ears and nose) Scissors Glue stick or liquid glue Hole punch String or ribbon White and orange feathers (optional, for decoration) Wooden embroidery hoop (or create a paper ring frame with construction paper) Instructions:🌸 1️⃣ Create the Base If using a wooden embroidery hoop , stretch wax paper over the hoop and secure it with glue. If using contact paper , cut two identical circles (one for the front and one for the back) or create a sturdy ring frame from construction paper. 2️⃣ Prepare the Construction Paper Cut black construction paper into 2 small eyes, a triangle nose. 2 soft triangles for ears Cut orange construction paper into 2 soft triangles (slightly larger than the black for the ears 3️⃣ Arrange the Fox Face Start with an oval shape for the fox’s face  using white tissue paper. Surround the face with orange tissue paper  to create the fur (see photo). Add the black & orange construction paper for the ears  and the two small eyes & black nose at the bottom of the face . 4️⃣ Seal the Design If using wax paper , place another piece on top and gently press to secure the tissue paper. If using contact paper , layer the second piece on top and press down smoothly. 5️⃣ Create the Outer Sunburst Effect Cut orange and white tissue paper into small fan-folded triangles  and arrange them around the edge of the hoop to create a layered effect. Secure them with glue or press between layers of contact paper. 6️⃣ Add Hanging Decorations Use a hole punch  to make small holes at the bottom. Cut string or ribbon  and attach white and orange feathers  (or more tissue paper shapes) to dangle. 7️⃣ Hang & Enjoy! Punch a hole at the top and attach a loop of ribbon or string. Hang in a bright window  and watch the sunlight filter through the beautiful fox design! 🦊 Why We Love This Craft: ✅ Foxtastic Emotional Growth  – Just like foxes, we learn to adapt, stay curious, and find strength in new beginnings. This craft encourages gardeners of all ages to embrace change with confidence. ✅ Rooted in Nature  – A stunning way to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, connecting us to the natural rhythms of the season. ✅ A Visual Celebration  – The warm, glowing colors of this foxtastic suncatcher symbolize resilience, creativity, and the joy of personal growth. 🌱 Collect Your Gardening Tool Badge!  🌱 Every time we create, we grow! By making this fox suncatcher, you’re strengthening your creativity and adaptability—two essential gardening tools for emotional growth. Add this craft to your Gardening Tool Badge Collection  and celebrate how you’re staying rooted in confidence, creativity, and calm. Click the badge to download the pdf version for your Collector's Sheet! Let’s celebrate spring, gardeners, by turning inspiration into action and creativity into connection. 🌸🦊✨ Keep an eye out for our upcoming foxtastic craft tutorials and be sure to share your blooming creations with us using #PullYourWeeds® and tagging @youareagardener on Instagram!

Hello, gardeners! Every day, we face a powerful choice... Will we grow flowers or weeds in our gardens? 🌿🌼 Weeds  are the doubts, stresses, and negative thoughts that can easily overrun our emotions if we aren’t careful. Flowers  represent the gratitude, kindness, and resilience that we can nurture to create peace and joy in our lives. The choice is ours, and with every action we take, we decide which direction our emotional garden will grow. 🌱 So, which way will you grow today gardeners? Here are some simple steps we can take to nurture more flowers of gratitude, kindness, and resilience and get us growing in the right direction: 1. Identify and pull your weeds : Recognize the negative thoughts or stresses occupying our minds and consciously release them. Each time we notice a weed, we can replace it with something positive, shifting our focus toward growth and positivity. Talking about our weeds with trusted sources—whether a friend, family member, or professional—can also be incredibly powerful in helping us pull our weeds. It’s a reminder that we don’t have to face our challenges alone. 2. Choose healthy gardening tools : Tools like deep breathing, gratitude journaling, and positive affirmations offer us the support we need to manage stress and nurture the flowers of resilience, kindness, and joy. With the right gardening tools in hand, we can pull our weeds and create space for our blooms to thrive. 🌸 3. Plant seeds of gratitude : Focus on the things we are grateful for—big or small. The more we appreciate, the more beautiful flowers we cultivate in our lives. Staying rooted in gratitude is the foundation for personal and emotional growth. 4. Water our blooms : Take time each day to nurture our positive emotions. A simple act of kindness, a moment of self-care, or a positive affirmation helps our flowers grow strong and vibrant. 5. Create space for growth : Just as we clear space in the garden for flowers to bloom, let’s clear space in our minds and hearts by letting go of what no longer serves us. By creating room for growth, we make way for new possibilities and positive change. With each small step, we can cultivate more flowers and less weeds in our lives. Let’s commit to making today—and every day—a step toward powerful, positive growth! 🌸 Use Your Gardening Tools! 🌾🛠️ Our gardening tools are powerful activities and exercises that help us manage our weedy emotions and shift our mindset toward gratitude, resilience, and growth. These gardening tools guide us back to a positive path and keep us flourishing as we navigate life’s challenges. Here are a few gardening tools you can use right today: Deep Breathing : Just as you might clear away weeds, clear your mind by taking deep, slow breaths . Inhale through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and exhale through your mouth. Repeat several times to reset your focus. Positive Distraction : Sometimes, when weeds (stress or negativity) seem overwhelming, it helps to redirect our energy. Try a healthy distraction, like reading a book, going for a walk, or doing a fun creative activity (like drawing or gardening!). These positive distractions allow you to shift your focus and come back to the problem with a clearer, calmer mindset. Gratitude Journaling : Your gratitude is a powerful flower in your garden! Take a few minutes each day to write down three things you’re grateful for. It shifts your focus from what's going wrong to what's going right. Affirmations : Use positive affirmations to reframe your mindset. Think of these as seeds you plant in your emotional garden that grow into flowers of confidence and resilience. “I am capable of handling challenges,” “I have the strength to grow through difficulties.” Mindful Movement : Like a gardener gently tending to their plants, be kind to your body. A quick stretch, a short walk, or even a few minutes of yoga can help release tension and create space for positive emotions to grow. As we continue on our gardening journey, let’s remember that each day brings us the opportunity to choose which way we will grow. Will we let the weeds of doubt and negativity take over, or will we nurture the flowers of gratitude, kindness, and resilience? The choice is always in our hands, gardeners, and with every mindful action, we have the power to shape our emotional well-being. So today, and every day, let's ask ourselves: Which way will we grow?  The seeds we plant today will blossom into the emotional strength and peace we need for tomorrow. 🌱🌸 Staying rooted in a calm, confident, and creative mindset keeps us growing on a positive path and helps us focus less on the weeds. Ready to learn more? Keep reading here! By reading this post, you’re taking an important step in becoming more mindful of how you nurture your emotional garden. Each choice you make—whether it's identifying your weeds or planting seeds of gratitude—helps you grow in the right direction. As a reward for your effort, you can collect the "Which Way Will You Grow?" Gardening Tool Badge ! This badge represents your commitment to cultivating positivity, resilience, and growth in your life. Keep taking those steps, and watch your garden of emotional well-being bloom! 🌸 Click on the badge to download the printer friendly version for your Gardening Tool Badge Collector's Sheet! Discover how to nurture your emotional garden daily! Learn to grow positivity and resilience in your emotional garden with simple steps.

Today, we’re planting seeds of flavor with a fun, colorful, and absolutely delicious recipe that gardeners of all ages will love! These vibrant tacos are not just a feast for the eyes—they’re packed with texture, nutrients, and bold flavors that will have the whole family coming back for more. Taco Tuesday (or any day!) just got a garden-fresh upgrade. 🌸. Scroll down for Gardner Shaana's Garden Fresh Fiesta Tacos Recipe & scroll all the way down to collect your Gardening Tool Badge for this activity! Cooking together is a wonderful way to cultivate confidence in the kitchen, try new ingredients, and enjoy the beauty of creating something nourishing. The rhythmic chopping, stirring, and assembling of ingredients can also have a calming effect, helping us feel present and grounded. So, let’s get cookin’, gardeners! 🌱✨ ( Read more about the 3 C's of gardening ) PRESS PLAY TO WATCH GARDENER SHANNA MAKE -Garden Fresh Fiesta Tacos 🌮 Ingredients: Flour tortillas (we charred ours on the burner—this technique is for grown-up, experienced gardeners only!) Chicken (we air-fried ours with a spicy rub and a drizzle of hot sauce, but you can use grilled or baked chicken) Queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled Thinly sliced radishes Shredded red cabbage Chunks of avocado Salsa verde Pomegranate seeds (for a fun, tart pop of flavor!) Hot sauce (optional) Fresh lime wedges (for drizzling, optional) 🌿 Directions: Prepare the chicken  – If air-frying, season with your favorite spicy rub, cook until crispy, then toss in a little hot sauce for an extra kick! If grilling or baking, season and cook to your preference. Char the tortillas  – For a smoky, restaurant-style finish, carefully char the tortillas over an open flame (grown-up gardeners only!). You can also warm them in a dry pan. Assemble your tacos  – Layer your tortillas with the cooked chicken, crumbled cheese, radishes, shredded cabbage, avocado, salsa verde, and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds. Drizzle and enjoy  – Add hot sauce and fresh lime juice to taste! The combination of crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, tart pomegranate seeds, and bold flavors makes every bite a masterpiece. Not only do these tacos taste gourmet, but they also nourish our bodies and minds with fresh, wholesome ingredients. 🌸🌱 Why We Love This Recipe: ✔️ Packed with Nutrition  – Full of fiber, protein, healthy fats, and vitamins! ✔️ Builds Kitchen Confidence  – A simple, hands-on meal that’s fun to make and enjoy. ✔️ A Work of Art  – The bright colors make this dish as beautiful as it is delicious! 🌿 Gardening Tool Badge Alert!  🌿Cooking is an amazing Gardening Tool for cultivating confidence and creativity in the kitchen! Scroll down to collect your Gardening Tool Badge to add to your Collector's Sheet! Cooking is an incredible Gardening Tool  because it nurtures confidence, creativity, and mindfulness—all essential skills for a gardener of life! 🌱✨ When we cook, we engage our senses, practice patience, and experiment with flavors, just like tending to a garden. The simple act of preparing a meal can be a calming and rewarding experience, helping us feel more present and connected. By making this Garden Fresh Fiesta Tacos  recipe, you’re using your Gardening Tools  of confidence, creativity, and self-care —and that means you’ve earned a Gardening Tool Badge  for this activity! 🌿 This badge represents creativity, confidence, and mindfulness in the kitchen.  By exploring new flavors, trying fresh ingredients, and enjoying the process of cooking, we cultivate a sense of joy and accomplishment—just like tending to a thriving garden! Click the badge to download the pdf for your Collector's Sheet! So, what do you say, gardeners—are you ready to dig into this delicious, garden fresh fiesta taco recipe? 🌮✨ We’d love to see your creations! Tag us @youareagardener or email us at flowers@youareagardener.com with your favorite colorful, nourishing recipes for a chance to be featured on our #PullYourWeeds Blog! 🌱🌸 Let’s keep growing and cooking together! 🍽️💚 #GardenFreshFiestaTacos

Hello, gardeners, we have some truly amazing news to share! ✨. You Are a Gardener® Blooms in the Pages of Woman’s Day Magazine in their new April/May issue on newsstands now! Gardener Anna Has Exciting News We are beyond honored to be featured in the April/May issue of Woman’s Day  Magazine! 🌿 This moment is incredibly special because Woman’s Day  has been a source of inspiration and creativity in our lives for as long as we can remember. To now see You Are a Gardener®  within its pages, sharing our message of emotional empowerment and resilience, feels like a dream come true! 💕 Gardener Aidan Blooms with Excitement What makes this feature even more meaningful is that Gardener Anna & Gardener Aidan  were included in the story! Seeing their photo in the magazine was such a full-circle moment for us because these two have been at the roots of everything we do. They were the original inspiration behind You Are a Gardener® , and to witness this platform continue to grow with them is a beautiful reminder of how far this journey has taken us. 🌱✨ This incredible opportunity blossomed thanks to our dear friend Gardener Danielle, who planted the seed that connected us with the wonderful Meaghan Murphy the editor of @womansdaymag . Their support helped this moment take root, and we are so grateful for the love and encouragement that continues to help our movement grow! 🌼 This feature in Woman’s Day Magazine is more than just an exciting milestone—it’s a powerful way to help our movement grow! 🌱 Aligning with a like-minded company that values inspiration, creativity, and resilience allows us to reach even more gardeners who can benefit from our message. By sharing our story on such a respected platform, we are planting seeds of emotional empowerment far beyond our own garden, nurturing a community that continues to flourish together. 🌱 Let’s Keep Growing Together!  🌱 We invite all our fellow gardeners to pick up a copy of the April/May issue of Woman's Day Magazine and join us in celebrating this exciting milestone! Together, we are spreading seeds of positivity, resilience, and emotional well-being—one garden at a time. This is such a wonderful accolade for our family, and we are so grateful to share this journey with all of you. Thank you for being part of our garden! Let’s keep planting seeds, pulling our weeds, and growing stronger together. 🌸✨🦊 #YouAreAGardener #PullYourWeeds #WomansDay #Gratitude #PlantingSeeds #GrowingTogether #LetsGrow

Hey gardeners, did you know we have a ton of free printables on our website? These wonderful resources are perfect for use at home, in schools, and in counseling sessions for gardeners of all ages. Each activity and exercise is designed to empower gardeners with skills to stay rooted in a calm, confident, and creative mindset! Exploring these resources is a great way to build emotional strength and resilience. Just like a garden needs care to grow, our minds do too. By focusing on calmness, confidence, and creativity, we’re able to handle life’s challenges with a clearer, more positive mindset. These activities are more than just fun—they help gardeners of all ages tune into their emotions, shift their mindset, and respond in a healthy way. Taking time to care for our mental well-being can really make a difference, not just for ourselves but for those around us too. So why not take a look at the resources available? It’s a simple way to grow your inner garden and feel more grounded in the process! 🌿 Head over to our website now, grab your free printables, and discover tools that boost calm, creativity, and confidence. Discover how free printables can boost emotional resilience in gardeners of all ages. Explore our resources for a positive mindset today!

Hello, gardeners! 🌿 Ready to dig into a fun activity that helps us grow our Confidence, Creativity, and Calm (the 3 C's)? Introducing the Gardening Tool Grab Bag Activity . This versatile activity is perfect for home, school, or counseling sessions, providing a hands-on approach to embracing the You Are a Gardener® mindset. (Read more about the 3 C's here). << Scroll down for our Free Gardening Tool Grab Bag Activity -Printable Pack & to collect your Gardening Tool badge for this activity!>> Objective: To help gardeners recognize and practice using different "Gardening Tools" that support Confidence, Creativity, and Calm  in a fun and engaging way. Materials Needed: Small bag or container Slips of paper with different "gardening tools" written on them (examples below) A space for discussion and reflection Preparation: Write down different coping strategies, positive habits, or mindful exercises on slips of paper. Fold them and place them inside a bag or container. Label the container as the "Gardening Tool Grab Bag." Examples of Gardening Tools: 🌱 Confidence Boosters:  Positive self-talk, practicing a skill, standing tall, setting and achieving a small goal, celebrating effort, trying something new. 🌸 Creativity Enhancers:  Drawing, writing a story, playing music, building something, solving a fun puzzle, exploring a new idea. 🍃 Calming Strategies:  Deep breathing, stretching, mindfulness, listening to calming music, going outside, visualization exercises. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE PRINTABLE PACK FOR OUR GARDENING TOOL GRAB BAG KIT > How to Play: Gather participants in a circle or small group. One at a time, each person pulls a slip of paper from the Gardening Tool Grab Bag. They read the tool aloud and share: How they think it helps a gardener grow Confidence, Creativity, or Calm. A time they used (or could use) this tool in their own life. After discussing, they can choose to act it out or give an example of how to use the tool. Continue until everyone has had a turn, then reflect as a group on which tools they found most useful. Reflection Questions: Which gardening tool do you use the most? Which one would you like to use more? How do these tools help keep our gardens (minds) healthy? What are some other tools we can add to the grab bag? Just like a real garden, our emotional gardens need care and attention. The more we use these tools, the easier it becomes to manage our weeds and help our flowers grow! 🌱✨ Hey gardeners, did you do our Gardening Tool Grab Bag Activity? If so, congratulations...you can collect the 'Gardening Tool Grab Bag Badge! Click on the badge to download your free printable for your Gardening Tool Badge Collectors Sheet! Discover a Fun Activity to Grow Confidence, Creativity, and Calm in your life. Embrace the 3 C's with our engaging Gardening Tool Grab Bag!

The 3 C’s of Gardening: Confidence, Creativity & Calm Hello, gardeners! Confidence, creativity, and calm —these are the roots we strive to reconnect with in our gardening journey. When our weeds (stress) pop up, this is an opportunity to use our gardening tools and return to a mindset that is calm, confident, and creative. The more we embrace this mindset (at any age), the more emotionally empowered we become. As gardeners, we seek to cultivate these three C's , which help us navigate life's ups and downs. Scroll down to download our free 3C's posters to hang in your home, classroom or office! Just like in a real garden, weeds (stress and challenges) are inevitable. Rather than viewing them as obstacles, let’s see them as opportunities to grab our gardening tools and grow through our experiences. When we nurture our feelings of confidence, creativity, and calm, we shift our focus from our weeds, allowing us to maintain a healthy, positive mindset.✨ The more we embrace the 3 C’s, regardless of our age, the stronger and more empowered we become. Every garden has weeds—that’s just part of life! However, the sooner we spot them, the easier they are to manage. Recognizing our weeds early and using the right gardening tools helps keep our minds healthy and our emotions in check. So, what are some of these powerful gardening tools? They are the activities and exercises that help us feel confident, creative, and calm. When we engage in these practices, we enter a gardener flow state —a space where we are fully present and not focused on our weeds at all! 🌱 Confidence-Boosting Gardening Tools:  Positive self-talk, practicing a skill we love, setting small goals and achieving them, standing tall and taking deep breaths, or trying something new and celebrating the effort. 🌸 Creativity-Enhancing Gardening Tools:  Drawing, writing, playing music, building something, engaging in problem-solving games, or simply exploring new ideas with curiosity and excitement. 🍃 Calming Gardening Tools:  Deep breathing exercises, mindfulness activities, gentle movement like yoga or stretching, spending time in nature, or listening to soothing music. When we pick up one of these gardening tools, we are choosing to shift our focus from the weeds to the flowers in our garden. And the more we practice using them, the easier it becomes to stay in the gardener flow state. And remember, gardeners— one of the best tools we have is talking to someone we trust about our weeds. Sharing what’s on our minds lightens the load and reminds us we’re never alone in our garden. By consistently nurturing these qualities, we empower ourselves to handle life's challenges with grace and resilience. Our gardening tools, whether they be deep breathing exercises, creative outlets, or moments of mindfulness, serve as essential tools in cultivating a positive emotional landscape. They remind us that we have the power to turn our weeds into seeds (stress into growth), and obstacles into opportunities. Together, we can create a vibrant garden of positivity, where confidence, creativity, and calm bloom effortlessly, enriching our lives and the lives of those around us. 🌿 The journey of gardening is always evolving, and there’s no such thing as failure—, just lessons that help us grow. So next time you feel stuck in the weeds, think of the 3 C’s, grab your favorite gardening tool, and let’s keep growing together! 🌱✨ DOWNLOAD THE 3C'S POSTERS TO HANG IN YOUR CLASSROOM, HOME OR OFFICE Cultivating the 3 C's: A Fun Activity to Grow Confidence, Creativity, and Calm in Your Garden of Life Introducing the Gardening Tool Grab Bag Activity . This versatile activity is perfect for home, school, or counseling sessions, providing a hands-on approach to embracing the You Are a Gardener® mindset. (Read more about the 3 C's here). Discover a Fun Activity to Grow Confidence, Creativity, and Calm in your life > Explore The 3 C’s of Gardening: Confidence, Creativity & Calm. Discover tools to nurture these qualities and download free 3C's posters today!