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Climate-Resilient Gardening Blog
Digging into the science of cultivating climate-resilient gardens and turning it into practical garden advice.
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The Healing Power of Spring Gardening
Sunshine, soil and sanity. How spring gardening lifts your mood, strengthens your body and brings back a sense of hope after a long winter.
Why Eco-Friendly Gardeners Should Rethink Fertilizer Use
Fertilizers promise lush growth, but they can harm soil life, pollute waterways and add to emissions. Why eco-friendly gardeners should use less.
Why Treated Landscape Ties Don’t Belong in a Sustainable Garden
Treated landscape ties look practical, but aging chemicals can leach into soil and groundwater. Why they don't belong in a sustainable garden.
Regenerative Gardening vs. Sustainable Gardening: What is the Difference?
Are sustainable and regenerative gardening the same thing? What each term really means, and why my own garden leans regenerative.
3 Common Problems Sustainable Gardening Methods Can Fix
Extreme weather damage often comes down to how we garden. Three common problems that sustainable gardening methods can help you fix.
4 tips for Selecting Eco-friendly Soil for Houseplants
Healthy living soil outdoors but sterile potting mix in a plastic bag indoors? Four tips for choosing eco-friendly soil for your houseplants.
Leaf mulch. Does it really make a difference?
Yes! Leaving fallen leaves in your beds protects soil from heavy rain, feeds soil life and brings more insects and birds into the garden.
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