“Your garden and dreams require an investment of time,” he continues. “You’ll have to be patient . . . learn to trust the process. And above all else, heed this advice. Much like life, your garden is going to face unforeseen conditions. Temperature. Wind. Soil. Water. You’ll have to manage your expectations, accept that some things are beyond your control.” We all know what he’s getting at. A garden, and the hours spent tending to it, can be instantly destroyed by drought or hungry deer. No matter how well we prepare our little plot for success, fate can intervene at any turn. “Do you know how
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