Behind the Scenes at Daffodilly: Nature-Based Healing Farm | January 2026

January at Daffodilly has been quieter, slower, and deeply intentional. Behind the scenes this month, I’ve been leaning into rest that doesn’t look like stopping altogether, but rather moving through my days with more presence, care, and hope.

From small, mindful moments to sowing seeds in the heart of winter, this season has been about tending both the garden and myself—trusting that what’s happening beneath the surface will bloom in its own time.

Garden journal: Slow Growing

Resting for me doesn’t look like lying in bed for days (even though I do daydream about it – with a nice nature view). 

It means finding pockets in my day to go slower in. Throughout the day, I am intentional about moving slowly. For example:

• Sometimes, when I pour my cup of tea, I pause and notice the steam rising from the kettle as I pour it into my cup. I think about the herbs that are about to fill my body and how my body will receive them.
• Another way I am slowing down in the garden is by pausing to write about it. Using this beautiful junk journal my dear friend gifted me, I’m able to bring words to the nurturing nature that does within my heart, mind, and body!

Sowing Seeds for Hope

Some big life happenings are going on behind the scenes that have required a new layer of faith and hope. Because of this, I have turned to sowing seeds more than I ever have before during the winter months.

This is why I love therapeutic horticulture—it bridges the gap between nature and humans and asks us to be intentional about our connection with one another.

I asked my farm, what do you need tending to? because I need hope. So I chose activities that would provoke hope for both me and my garden. My garden needs hope too—it doesn’t have many early spring flowers in the soil yet and would love to feel the hope of what’s to come.

This is my GO TO nature-activity when I need to fill my heart, mind, and body with HOPE.

Nature-Based Wellness Workshops & Programs for 2026

I’m currently booking 2026 workshops and programs for corporate wellness. I have a few openings this spring in March and April, and for summer, just the month of June.

If you know of any organizations or companies that value their employees’ well-being, here’s a link you’re welcome to share that explains my services: https://daffodillyfarms.com/therapeutic-horticulture-services

We’re In the NEWS!

Thank you, VoyageATL, for featuring the WHY behind it all! You can read all about it here.

Currently Slowing Down with These BOOKS:

Here are a few reads that have filled me up so much this month- I don’t want them to end!

• Nature/Self-Development/Faith: Rooted – There’s a new perspective on nature connection on every page!
• Bible Study: Chosen – A deep dive into Ephesians and its tending my heart in so many places!
• For Fun: Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass Series) – Celenea is truly now my favorite female book character OF ALL TIME!

Popular by Demand! This Workshop is COMING BACK!

Gather, Ground & Bloom is BACK, and registration is open! Read all about it and register here! FYI: This fills up fast, so make sure you reserve your spot soon!

With lots of 💛& 🌼,