Growing kindness and gratitude

Every year for Mother’s Day I give flower pots from a local greenhouse to my mom and my mother-in-law. It’s a great way to show our appreciation, and it brightens their yard and gives them something to enjoy all summer and into the fall.

I typically choose an arrangement of common varieties, such as geraniums or petunias, that has already been potted and ready for purchase.

This year I decided to...