This weekend found me outdoors “bonding” with the garden in the front yard. Some people bond with their animals, I bond with green leafy things.

And now that we are regularly experiencing 90+ degree F weather, gardening at the right time is crucial for the health of the plants.

For example, if water splashes onto plant’s leaves in the middle of the day, the leaves can burn.

Transplanting in the morning makes transition extremely difficult for the plant. The plant’s energy is above ground during the day, so dealing with intense heat and no time for the roots to take hold really increase the chance of failure. A plant’s energy is focused in the roots at night, so transplanting in the evening plays into the plants daily cycle.

Just so with your daily work. Doing activities at the “wrong” time of day can make them more difficult, and yes, even painful. Scheduling with your body’s biorhythms, on the other hand, play a big role in letting it be easy.

Happy gardening!