“What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” — Chris Maser

Kindness matters. Never under estimate the profound impact you can have on others with a simple smile.

“It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” — Confucius

Gardening the old way versus the new way. Sustainability > high maintenance gardens

““Finally I saw that worrying had come to nothing, and gave it up. And took my old body and went out into the morning and sang.” — Mary Oliver

“There is no great future without great hope.” — Nitin Namdeo

The 10 things readers liked best in the 2022 newsletters.

“There are two mistakes along the way to mastery: Not starting and not going all the way.” — Shi Heng Yi

Getting back to a normal routine.

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu

This week’s newsletter has great color schemes, a spring garden tour and more.