This is so inspiring, Jillian. I would have to agree that gardening is more about the mental health benefits for me than it is the final result. At the start of the season, I always stress about where to put things; I want it all to be perfect. But then it reaches a point in the season where I'm able to release some control and accept whatever happens along the way. I remind myself it's all just one big experiment.
I'm happy the deer haven't got your peas! They walked in the other day and ate all my broccoli. So sad.