As the winter solstice slips behind us, the light returns without urgency. It comes back the way all resilient things do, faithfully, almost unnoticed. A few more minutes of day. A gentle easing of the cold. Beneath frozen ground, life is already whispering its intentions. This is not a season for hurry. It is a season for trust. The land reminds us that rest is not failure, and stillness is not stagnation, but preparation. Roots grow strong in the dark as garden dreams take shape in the quiet. What is tended softly and patiently will rise with warmth’s blessing. We stand at the turning of the light, where what has been resting begins, little by little, to come alive again.

My first member.... :-)

I just reached level 2 in this amazing new community!

What are the 3 top plants you are or would like to grow this season. I think @Manda Jackson is in her summer growing season and @Susan Eaton, what climate zone are you in?

🌿 Welcome @Manda Jackson to Oasis Builders. We’re really glad you’re here. Oasis Builders is a place for you. It is a space gently calling you back to something more grounded, back to your roots. By caring for the land we live on, growing nourishing food and medicine, and building steady systems, we support life through both calm and uncertain seasons. This community isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about learning together, taking practical steps, and allowing growth to happen naturally, at your pace, both in the soil and within ourselves. Here, you’ll find shared wisdom, real-world experience, and the encouragement to start where you are. Whether you’re working with a small backyard, ten acres, or simply a desire to live more intentionally, you belong here. Take a moment to look around. Introduce yourself when you’re ready. Ask questions. Share what you’re learning. We grow stronger together, one piece of land and one life at a time. Return to your roots. Prepare with purpose. Grow what matters. Do not fear the unexpected.