Sometimes garden life can get a bit hectic and it can be tough to find time to just stop and smell the flowers. I personally choose Sunday as a quiet day to really suss things out.  I always bring a notepad on these “slow-walks” because often I learn so much its difficult to retain!

One thing I note is phenotype data for new breeders; node length, leaf shaping, stem thickness, smells and looks. This is also a great time to take general stock of the garden. Spin plants to look for hidden pests. Examine the root zone. This sort of weekly garden meditation goes a long way for me to get a coherent plan for the coming days.