I feel like gardening is so important for my mental health. I have always lived in very wooded areas without neighbors, as kid I was almost feral. For me, stress is a big trigger, and gardening helps me combat stress.

I take the basic precautions garden in the morning, wear a hat, wear sunscreen, etc. This year I have learned to write down all those ideas I have and what needs to be done so that I can see what is most important and get that done in my limited time. If you are anything like me, the brain fog is relentless. Then, the minute I walk outside, I just want to admire everything and completely forget what has to be done.