A few years ago, I decided to try my hand at gardening. I watched countless YouTube videos, read blog posts, and bought every tool the local store recommended. I had visions of lush green plants and vibrant flowers, but somehow, my small backyard experiment turned into a patch of wilted leaves and frustrated sighs. It wasn’t that I didn’t care or that I lacked enthusiasm — just that there was a certain expertise and local knowledge I was missing. This little gardening fiasco
