If you would’ve told me years ago that I’d become a full-on plant mom, I probably would’ve laughed… and then asked if they were low-maintenance 😆

But here we are.

Somewhere between raising babies, building businesses, and learning how to slow down and truly appreciate life, I found myself drawn to something simple… something living… something that grows quietly when it’s loved well.

Plants.

And these aren’t just any plants.

Many of them were rescues.

My sweet friend Mendy—the same one who later helped make the plant exchange happen—is actually the one who first reeled me in. She heard about these plants that had been left behind at a rental property… moved outside… nearly frozen… and she said, “You need to come get these.”

So I did.

And when I saw them… I won’t lie, some of them looked like they were too far gone. Like they might not make it.

But something in me said, don’t give up on them.

So I didn’t.

I showed up. I watered. I paid attention. I stayed consistent—even when they looked tired, weak, or unsure.

And would you believe it?

Every single one of them made a comeback.

There’s something deeper in that for me.

Because if I’m being honest… it didn’t just build my confidence in growing plants—it built my confidence in myself.

Mendy has a way of doing that. Of believing in people in a quiet, steady way that makes you start believing in yourself too. I didn’t expect that this little plant journey would carry so much meaning, but it has.

And now—full circle—she helped arrange to get some of my plant starters to a local plant exchange… and the love that came back to me? So special. I absolutely adore the plants you brought back into my life.

That’s what growth looks like.

Now, with our kids raised, life has opened up in a new way. It’s a little quieter, yes—but also so full. I have time to nurture again… pets, plants, people. I need that. It fills my heart in a way that feels grounding and good.

And these big balcony windows here at Watkins? Pure magic. The sunlight pours in just right, and everything is thriving. It’s become this peaceful little corner of growth… a reminder that with care, patience, and consistency—life comes back.

Every time.

Grow, baby, grow 🌿

Stay rosy,
Amber 🤍🤟

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