On this day, I am reminded that freedom is not only something we inherit from history, but something we practice in how we live, speak, care for one another, and stay rooted in truth. A free people are strongest when we remember our connection, honor the dignity of each person, and choose courage over fear. May this day bring gratitude, responsibility, and a deeper sense of unity. Thank you for being an important part of the Oasis Builders community both here and abroad. You are all greatly appreciated.

This is made for warmer climates although the concept would work anywhere warm. @Mohammad Irtaza Tafheem @Oliver Wing

We are in many different areas... what are you doing in the garden? What are your high and low temps currently? A few of my volunteer tomatoes started turning a bit lime green so looking at nitrogen or too much water or humidity in the tunnel... I started by checking ground moisture levels where 2 beds were on the dry side and one bed on the wet side. Thinking nitrogen could be the issue up front, I added fish hydrolysate and liquid hemp to the rain barrel and set the pump to come on for an hour 3 times today letting it soak in a bit between as I turn a compost pile I am working on. I also hung a mesh bag of worm casting in the barrel with a small air pump keeping it oxygenated. Temps in the low 70'sF (21C) this week with night temps around 40F (5C). Plan to pull the poly probably later part of the week. I need to cover the pump and controls for the rain barrel system. Weather moderate although I know overnight, nature will turn the heat up; just a matter of time. Spinach went to seed and sugar snaps peas doing the same. Still have a little lettuce growing under the tomatoes; pruning back the daikon radishes for airflow; adding them to the compost pile.

Mother’s Day reminds us that much of life is built quietly. A garden does not begin with harvest. It begins with steady care, watering, protecting, feeding, and tending small things before abundance is visible. Mothers often live the same. They tend the unseen layers of a home through comfort, encouragement, concern, peace and love. Nature teaches us that living systems grow stronger through steady care, and many families are rooted by that kind of love. Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, and nurturing women who help life grow around them.