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title: "I am entering my second growing season in Irvine. The garden has come…"
description: "I am entering my second growing season in Irvine. The garden has come a long way in my first year here! I acknowledge many setbacks that we all face but I am…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/fyaOJoTfVfp8mNgmb2WKAy"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Douglas Younger III"
published: "2026-04-06T10:44:21.700943Z"
language: "en"
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# I am entering my second growing season in Irvine. The garden has come…

_Posted by Douglas Younger III on 2026-04-06_

I am entering my second growing season in Irvine. The garden has come a long way in my first year here! I acknowledge many setbacks that we all face but I am optimistic I can keep a good thing going! I’m hoping this message inspires anyone out there that needs a pat on the back. Keep going…even if things aren’t working out…keep growing!

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## 2 comments

### Genice commented on 2026-04-06

Beautiful. Great job

### Avai M commented on 2026-04-06

How inspiring 🥹

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