Secrets for Successful Gardening, Maintaining Physical Longevity and More with Master Gardener Michelle Riedel
Few people know that the word ‘condition’ comes from the Latin word ‘conditio,’ which means ‘agreement’. Consequently, when we’re conditioning our bodies, we’re essentially making an agreement with it – and the One who created it – to give it the honor it is due.
Now, let’s introduce my guest today, a master gardener in the Twin Cities area who learned to honor her body after suffering rather serious injuries while pursuing her passion for gardening. During this episode, you’ll hear about her recovery, how it led to a newfound respect for her body and honor for God, as well as some tips to overcome what may seem like the intimidating prospect of starting a garden of your own!
Here’s a bit of what you’ll hear in today’s episode:
-Natural degradation of the body from gardening leads to enhanced awareness of physical fitness…04:24
-Physical adjustments Michelle made to increase longevity for the passion of gardening…08:32
-Break up the tasks. Not everything needs to get done right now !…11:30
-Michelle derives her greatest joys from gardening…14:30
-Stay tuned for valuable advice for starting with gardening, even if it seems intimidating at first…18:20
-Plus, we’ll reveal the best tips for a successful flower garden…25:10
-Lastly, we’ll explore the one phrase that sums up the entirety of Michelle Riedel…34:50
Don’t forget to connect with today’s guest!
Michelle is a 23-year Master Gardener, and she also works as a writer and photographer for Northern Gardener magazine. Her gardens have been prominently featured in Northern Gardener magazine. In 2019, Michelle earned one of six spots in the Minneapolis Star Tribune’s Beautiful Gardens contest. When she’s not teaching, she is a professional photographer specializing in weddings, high school seniors, families, kids, and babies.
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