31/03/2025
Beautifully said! :)
I can’t even begin to express how grateful I am for this past Mesquite Weekend—it was truly something special. My heart is blossoming like this Tricholobivia cactus.
Thank you to the local gardening community, to everyone who came out (including those who traveled from far away!), and to the incredible Mesquite Weekend event coordinators who volunteer their time and energy to make this gathering possible, and finding cool sponsors like Mez Foods. Your dedication to permaculture, sustainability, and desert gardening makes such a difference, and I feel so lucky to be part of this community. They make all of this possible out of sheer love for helping people learn and grow. The amount of work that goes into organizing an event like this is no small feat, and your passion for sharing knowledge and bringing people together is truly inspiring.
I also want to send my heartfelt appreciation to Kayla from Old Friends Wormery for her tireless enthusiasm and support for the work we do. It means so much to have someone who truly understands the value of building healthy soils and sustainable systems cheering us on every step of the way.
A big thank you to Rosebird Farms for letting us use their Farm Van to haul trees and plants—it made such a difference in getting everything there and back smoothly! And to SolRa Studios thank you for helping us move trees to and from the event. Your generosity and support made everything so much easier.
I feel so lucky to have such awesome, inspiring women entrepreneurs by my side. Seeing so many strong, passionate women in agriculture, sustainability, and wellness makes me even more excited for the future of our local community.
For those who may not be as familiar, permaculture is about working with nature rather than against it—observing and mimicking the wisdom of natural ecosystems to create resilient, self-sustaining landscapes that thrive in our environment. Out here in the desert, where water is scarce and conditions can be harsh, permaculture isn’t just a choice—it’s a necessity. By using techniques like rainwater harvesting, native and drought-adapted plants, and soil-building strategies, we can grow abundant waterwise gardens while restoring degraded land and supporting wildlife.
That’s why events like this are so important. Living in a small town like Golden Valley, we don’t always have access to big gardening expos or workshops—but what we do have is an incredible, passionate community that comes together to share knowledge, experiences, and ideas. Mesquite Weekend is more than just an event; it’s a chance to connect—not only with each other but with the land itself. It’s a reminder that even in one of the driest places on earth, life finds a way when we work with it.
I loved hearing about everyone’s projects, their challenges, their creative solutions. The excitement, the exchange of ideas, the love for the desert—this is what it’s all about.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for making this such an unforgettable weekend. I can’t wait for next year! 🌵💚
