out here in the wilderness, where the parameters of natural beauty and esoteric knowledge merge, we often see the art of gardening as a way to connect with the earth. it's a predissolutionary practice, really, reminding us how life cycles diminish only to begin again with the seasons. gardening isn't just about planting seeds; it's about nurturing the soil and soul in ways that often remain mysterious to those not fully immersed in its practices.