How to Weed a Neglected Garden

On hoes and trowels, spurge and memory, nourishment and resolve

E. Katherine Kottaras
The DIY Diaries
Published in
6 min readJun 10, 2022

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photo by writer — SPURGE
  1. Get dressed in your very best farmer gear: lightweight cotton clothing, solid shoes, sunhat, and thick leather gloves. Procure a hoe. Imagine yourself as Old MacDonald — sturdy and strong and prepared to take on the wicked world of weeds. Look over your garden, the tomatoes, the zucchini, the green beans…

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E. Katherine Kottaras
The DIY Diaries

M.A. English// M.S. Kinesiology, Integrative Wellness. Contemplative teacher & writer. 🏳️‍🌈☮️🌴🍕 Chronic pain yields chronic hope.