At Wendland Family Farm, we follow the quiet rhythm of the seasons. Our free monthly seasonal guides are gentle companions—offering reflections, small rituals, and simple ways to slow down and notice the beauty of everyday life.

This spring, Wendland Family Farm and 10:4 Farm are coming together to host a workshop focused on the foundations of a successful garden season. Rooted in practical experience and a passion for sharing knowledge, this gathering is about slowing down, planning well, and growing together as a community.

Before the first seed is planted, there’s a quieter kind of work that happens—one rooted in intention, pace, and purpose. This is the part of the season no one sees, but everything depends on it.

I didn’t begin with confidence—I began in the dirt. With trembling hands, crooked rows, and a whisper of faith too small to measure. But that’s the thing about beginnings… God sees what they’ll become long before we do. I planted unsure, but He grew something in me long before anything bloomed in the field.

While planting seeds is the first step, understanding how to maintain optimal conditions through soil blocking will set you on the path to a

Soil blocking is not only a practical method for seed starting but also a vital technique that promotes healthier root development.

As we say goodbye to winter, let's welcome the sun, the vegetable gardens, the flowers, and the promise of a fruitful season.