Good morning, Reader!

As we gather around tables today, let’s take a moment to reflect on the quiet lessons our gardens teach us about gratitude.

Every seed planted is a hopeful gesture, trusting the soil, sun, and rain to transform something small into something plentiful enough to sustain us.

The garden reminds us daily to appreciate patience, resilience, and the beauty of small victories—a bud forming, a bee visiting, a harvest shared.

This Thanksgiving, I invite you to find a moment of stillness in your garden or your memory of it.

Reflect on:

🌱 The joy of planting something new and seeing it thrive.
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🌻 The warmth of sunshine and the cool relief of rain.
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🍅 The meals shared with friends and family, made more special with homegrown produce.
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🐝 The symphony of life happening just beneath our feet and buzzing all around us.

As gardeners, we have so much to be thankful for, and we are endlessly inspired by the cycles of growth and renewal in our little plots of earth.

Most of all, I want to express my gratitude to you: the most passionate, committed, and gracious group of students any teacher could ask for.

I started The Dallas Garden School because I believe wholeheartedly in the transformative power of tending a garden; how growing your own food and sharing the garden’s gifts with others can bring a deep sense of meaning and purpose into our lives.

2025 Programming
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​Stay tuned because I will be announcing our 2025 educational programming soon. Next year, we will be cultivating more than just gardens—we are fostering a community. Imagine learning alongside others who share your passion, guided by expert insights and a shared mission to grow something extraordinary. This exciting new program is designed to inspire connection, growth, and success in every season. Stay tuned for more details soon. (P.S. Thanks to our brand new platform, the education program can be purchased as a gift! Tell Santa...)

Green Friday

To help you continue cultivating gratitude and growth in the year ahead, don’t forget to pre-order your 2025 Garden Planner.

This year, we're turning Black Friday to Green Friday. Get free shipping (a 15% savings) on your pre-order of The Dallas Garden School 2025 Garden Planner when you use GREENFRIDAY at checkout. Hurry, because this promotion will end Monday night at 11:30 pm. (Shipping begins in early December.)

Click here to activate the code, and secure your planner today: https://shop.thedallasgarden.com/discount/GREENFRIDAY​

From my garden to yours, I wish you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, delicious food, and dreams of next year’s blooms and harvests.

With heartfelt thanks,
Callie

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P.S. Share what you're most grateful for in your garden this year on social media with #DGSFamily! We’d love to hear your stories and see your photos. 🌿