(B)oundaries

This time of year, as we begin to tend our gardens, we plant tender seedlings or plants and create boundaries to give them the best chance for success. We may plant in raised beds or mulch around them to help keep weeds and pests at bay.

This got me thinking. I wonder, are we as intentional about the boundaries that we create to protect our time, energy, and emotional health? What do you think?

This post is part of the 2026 Blogging A-Z Challenge. This Month’s theme on The Meandering Muse is Tending.