Every spring feels a little manic and busy. It’s usually when my business is the busiest, there’s gardening outside, the kids have activities and are finishing up the school year, and there’s summer to plan.

I wish I had great advice on how to balance everything. I don’t think there is a magic formula: just consistent effort. And sometimes things don’t work out the best: my lawn looks awful, my veggie starts are behind, I take too long to get client work done, and I forget to do homework with my kids. That’s okay.

Some days, I would rather enjoy the wildflowers.