There can be times for any gardener when everything can just seem depressing, frustrating, and simply too much work. But gardening is so amazing and can give us (and the environment) so much—it is important not to let our negative feelings get in the way of a good thing.
When those down moments come in your garden, it is important to understand that those feelings are fleeting.
Fortunes in a garden can turn on a dime. You can be down one moment and elated the next, with a small but significant win as a gardener. In other words, if you feel down because things have not gone according to plan, remember that «this too shall pass.»
Gardening, in general, has far more positive moments and happy times than down times, especially if you cut yourself some slack and remember that you are not alone. Keep a positive mindset, and you can achieve your garden goals, whatever these may be.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Remember that everyone has setbacks in their gardens, so if all does not go well, it is vital to recognize that you are not alone.
Even the most experienced gardener will have hitches and feel fed up every once in a while. No one stops learning in a garden, and the journey is one that you will be on for a lifetime. There is no rush to get everything right.
Don't be too quick to denigrate your gardening skills. Do not be too hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes, and everyone has things happen that are outside their control.
Understand the reasons why something has occurred, but don't wallow. Instead, focus on how you might be able to make some necessary changes or put something right.
The only difference between unsuccessful gardeners and successful gardeners is between those who give up and
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