Gardening Tips

Having a garden is a key aspect of a sustainable lifestyle. When you go to the grocery store to buy produce like fruits and vegetables, as well as eggs, each of those items comes with a carbon footprint and other environmental complications. Unfortunately, a lot of industrial-level farming practices aren’t good for the environment and they aren’t sustainable either. Growing your own fruits and vegetables reduces the negative impact that industrial farming has.
We are strong proponents of living a sustainable lifestyle, both by having a garden and by making environmentally friendly choices that put you on a more sustainable path. That includes using less single-use plastic, conserving energy and water, gardening using organic methods, avoiding synthetic chemicals inside and outside of the home, driving less, living off the grid, and other sustainable efforts.

Sustainable living isn’t just good for the planet but it’s good for you too. Often times, living sustainably means simplifying your life – you get more out of life with less. Sustainable living helps avoid unnecessary consumerism, save money, save the earth, and save your sanity all along the way.

Our gardening tips will help guide you to a greener lifestyle that benefits the planet, your pocket, your community, and yourself too. If all of us did just a little bit to be more sustainable, we could have a massive positive impact and change our world.

So let’s explore these gardening tips together and work toward a greener future for our kids and grandkids.

6 min read Fruits And Vegetables

I’m so excited you’re on the quest for gigantic cucumbers this season! There’s nothing more thrilling than watching those vines unfurl and yield fruits so plump they almost bend the trellis. Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) hail from the foothills of the Himalayas in India, where they’ve been cultivated for over 3,000 years. They’re not typically invasive—unless...

9 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Summer’s warmth invites us to reconnect with nature’s vibrant tapestry—and what better way than through blooms imbued with spiritual symbolism? Whether you’re seeking solace by a water feature, aiming to attract pollinators, or simply craving a deeper connection to the seasons, planting spiritually significant flowers can transform your garden into a sanctuary. In this article,...

6 min read Fruits And Vegetables

Chard’s bold, colorful stems and glossy, crinkled leaves are a joy to behold—and a treat to harvest! Native to the Mediterranean, Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) has been cultivated since Roman times, and it thrives in both cool springs and mild autumns. I know how frustrating it can be when your chard patch produces...

5 min read Fruits And Vegetables

Melons—Cucumis melo—have delighted gardeners since antiquity, with wild ancestors hailing from Africa and Southwest Asia before spreading worldwide! I know how tempting it is to envision crisp cantaloupes and juicy watermelons spilling over your harvest basket, but a few missteps can leave you with underwhelming fruits. Whether you’re a first-time melon enthusiast or a seasoned...

7 min read Flowers And Houseplants

Poppies—whether the delicate field poppy (Papaver rhoeas) of European meadows or the bold Oriental varieties—bring an irresistible splash of color to the garden. Native primarily to temperate regions of Europe and Asia, these charming annuals (and some perennials) flourish in well-drained soil and full sun. I know how disappointing it can be to sow poppy...