While many might grumble at a gray, drizzly forecast, we’re over here doing a happy dance in our muddy boots! After weeks of dry soil and thirsty garden beds, this steady rain is just what we’ve been hoping for.

Our homemade water reservoir is finally getting a solid refill, setting us up for a productive season ahead. The earliest seeds are already tucked into the earth, and over the next two weeks, we’ll be planting the rest of the garden. Timing couldn’t be better—this rain is nature’s way of giving us a strong start.

Sometimes, thriving begins with a good soak.