It looks like I have a garden task already this year. I have to replace the water pump in mt Elfsys. That is my hydroponic garden I use to start my plants in. Now at 81 I have to figure out how to safely get down on the floor to do that, and then , get back on my feet.. lol

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Here’s to a fresh start, new sprouts, and a whole year of container garden wins (big and tiny). May 2026 bring you: ✨ strong seedlings 🪴 happy pots 🥬 delicious harvests 🌸 more blooms than you planned for (the best kind) May your 2026 be full of sunshine, strong roots, and just enough pots… (okay, who are we kidding — never enough pots 😄) New year = new garden adventures… and we’re doing it together. 💚 Drop a comment with: Your 2026 “plant word” (Grow / Calm / Bloom / Harvest / Experiment?) One thing you’re most excited about: seeds, herbs, blooms, or indoor plant goals Let’s kick off the year with some inspiration! I'll start us off... My 2026 "plant word" is Experiment! I'm looking forward to trying some new plants that I haven't tried before. Checking into new varieties and pehaps a new technique or two. Your Turn! Share with the community and let's see how we can continue to help each other learn and grow even more this new year with our gardens.

This year I am going to try growing Skirret. Cross your fingers and wish me luck lol I love trying new things