Don't Panic - We Are Having a QOTW Break (Kinda)

Don't panic, we haven't disappeared! We are taking a short break for the silly season and will be back mid January.

It's usually a quiet time of year in the garden so we thought just calling a short hiatus will be a good idea.

Don't worry though - we will still be up voting and reblogging your posts!

If you'd like to write on ANY of the previous prompts, go for it! Here's a heap you can use. Use the tag #hivegardenqotw and we will find and support you.

Until next month, happy Christmas! And if you don't celebrate in the traditional sense, have a beautiful Dec and January, whatever that means for you.

• Do you have places where you sit and relax in your garden? Please share, describing the vibe and sharing photos.
• Do you ever go to a café – or have you ever been to one – where a garden is a feature of the establishment? Share, using photos.
• Do you ever make a drink from ingredients from your garden? Tell us about it!
• Do you have chickens?
• What do you love most about gardening in [insert month]?
• Do you have a tree in your garden that has a story? Maybe it was planted for a special occasion or has been there for generations.
• If your garden had a theme song, what would it be? Describe the ambiance and the sounds that make your garden unique.
• Have you ever had a memorable encounter with wildlife in your garden? Whether it’s a curious bird or a playful squirrel, share the moment.
• Poison and weeds - thoughts?
• Outdoor cooking – do you cook outdoors in your garden, perhaps on a grill or fire pit? Share your favorite garden-to-grill recipe.
• If you could add any feature to your garden—be it a water fountain, a greenhouse, or a hammock—what would it be and why?
• Why do you love the Hive Garden community?
• Before and after.
• Window views.
• Workplace gardens.
• Write a science fiction piece about your garden. You don’t need to be a creative writer—just have fun. Maybe you’ve found a time machine and travelled to your future garden, or maybe you find an alien plant. Perhaps a wormhole takes you to another planet with the strangest garden you’ve ever seen, or you find a robot pulling weeds, or cloned yourself to do more garden work.
• Best in show.
• Do you talk to your plants?
• If you were to invite anyone to your garden, who would it be and why?
• Earth – worms, bugs, microbes, soil. How do you support them?
• What was the first flower or plant you ever grew? Share the story of that experience and how it shaped your gardening journey.
• Have you ever had a memorable encounter with wildlife in your garden? Whether it’s a curious bird or a playful squirrel, share the moment.
• How does your garden change with the seasons? Share photos and stories of how different times of the year transform your outdoor space.
• What has been your biggest gardening challenge, and how did you overcome it? Your experience might help others facing similar issues.
• Do you incorporate sustainable practices in your gardening? Share tips on composting, water conservation, or native plant choices.
• Do you have any pets or animals that “help” in your garden? Share stories of how they contribute (or hinder) your gardening efforts.
• Have you undertaken any DIY projects in your garden, like building a raised bed or creating garden art? Share your creations and the process.
• Is there a particular garden or gardener that inspires you? Share what you’ve learned from them and how it influences your own gardening.
• Find an amazing garden online or nearby you. What do you love about it? What makes it a “good” garden? Don’t forget to show the image sources.

Have fun, and don't forget to engage with other gardeners!