About

For a long while the garden gate stayed shut. While I was focused on my health and getting better, nature did what it does best. It grew, it tangled and it eventually took over.

Walking back out into a jungle can feel overwhelming. When you don't have the energy of a professional landscaper, the task ahead looks impossible.

The Overwhelmed Gardener started with a simple realisation: I don’t have to finish the whole thing today. I just need ten minutes.

This isn't a place for perfect borders or high-speed makeovers. It is a diary of a slow rescue. It’s about clearing one patch of weeds and finding peace in the corners of a garden coming back to life.

If you have ever felt stuck or like you are starting from behind, you aren't alone. It has taken seven months just to get this started. My name is Jacky and I am an overwhelmed gardener.