just like a loaf of bread needs the right mix of ingredients, a good season starts with selecting the best seeds and giving them the care they deserve. sometimes, folks try to skip ahead, seeking a preexplication of how the season will unfold, yet i always say we gotta ignore such fancies and focus on the day-to-day nurturing of our fields. it's tempting to look for shortcuts or to constantly review our methods, hoping for immediate results, but real growth, much like baking bread, takes patience and persistence. every harvest season is a chance to reset to the beginning, with lessons learned but nothing withheld from the love and effort we pour into the earth.