Creating a vibrant patch of annuals that hums with the flutter of tiny wings is such a thrill! Hummingbirds are drawn to bright, tubular blooms loaded with nectar, and by choosing the right flowers you’ll enjoy their acrobatic visits all season long. I know how disappointing it feels when your garden looks lovely but the...
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.
There’s something magical about planting a garden with the knowledge that your efforts will flourish not just this season, but for decades to come! Whether you’re dreaming of a landscape that matures gracefully over generations or simply crave low‑maintenance specimens that stand the test of time, these 14 plants deliver longevity in spades. I know...
Strawberries are one of the most rewarding fruits to grow in the home garden—those sweet, juicy berries fresh off the plant are unbeatable! But it’s such a bummer when a misstep early on turns your patch into a flop of sickly leaves and sparse blooms. I know how disheartening it feels to eagerly watch for...
It can be such a relief to know that the very garden you tend can also tend to your aches and pains! Whether you’re battling stubborn tension headaches, sore muscles after a workout, or general inflammation from everyday life, growing your own pain-relieving remedies adds an empowering, hands-on dimension to self-care. I know how disheartening...
Welcome spring indoors with a rosy palette of stunning succulents! Pink-leaved varieties brighten any windowsill or shelf, offering a splash of color when outdoor blooms are still waking up. As a gardener who’s battled leggy succulents and persistent mealybugs (it’s such a bummer when pests take over your beloved collection!), I’ve handpicked a ten of...
Few pleasures in gardening rival the delight of discovering a plant whose leaves resemble perfect little hearts. These foliage lovelies add a romantic, whimsical touch to any indoor or outdoor space, inviting moments of joy and reflection. I know how frustrating it can be to choose a plant for its shape only to find it...
Flowers have long been nature’s messengers of the heart, conveying the depth of family bonds and the strength of relationships without uttering a single word. As a gardener who’s spent countless hours nurturing beds and creating bouquets for weddings, anniversaries, and reunions, I’ve seen firsthand how the right bloom can capture sentiments that words sometimes...
After a long day of hustling between work, errands, and endless digital notifications, there’s something undeniably soothing about slipping into your garden and letting nature’s calm wash over you. As a gardener who’s spent more than one evening nursing a cup of homemade herbal tea and listening to the gentle rustle of leaves, I understand...
Inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury and infection, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to aches, pains, and even serious diseases. As a gardener who’s battled stubborn joint pain, I’ve found that nothing beats harvesting fresh veggies straight from the soil—packed with phytonutrients that help calm inflammation from the inside out!...
Few things brighten a garden quite like a sea of daisies swaying in the breeze. There’s an irresistible charm to those classic white petals surrounding golden centers, reminiscent of sunny meadows and carefree summer days. However, it’s such a bummer when you invest time and effort only to find sparse blooms or leggy, scraggly plants!...
Every gardener hits a rough patch now and then—an unrelenting weed invasion, a plague of pests, or a season of disappointing harvests that makes you question whether all your effort is worth it. I know how frustrating it is to pour time and love into beds that refuse to flourish—watching seedlings wilt, browsing through bare...
Few things in the garden are as rewarding—and delicious—as growing heirloom tomatoes. Their captivating colors, diverse shapes, and rich flavors make them a must-have for any gardener, and there’s nothing quite like biting into a sun-ripened Brandywine or Cherokee Purple grown in your own backyard. However, heirloom varieties can be a bit more demanding than...