Why do we so often focus on reducing our impact on the planet? What if we changed the narrative and focused on how we can have a positive impact on our environment? Humans are a tiny part of a global ecosystem. We can be benefactors to the Earth and not just leeches on its resources. …
Do you practice regenerative gardening in your home garden? How has your garden changes or what signs do you see that regenerative gardening is helping to make your soil and plants happier and healthier? I’m a messy gardener. I embrace weeds. I resist the use of pesticides, so we have lots of bugs and spider …
Eliminating meat and becoming vegan can benefit the environment, but veganism isn’t the sole solution to fighting climate change. Below I’ve highlighted a few of the nuances often overlooked when suggesting that plant-based diets will resolve our environmental peril. Have you heard the claim that the best thing you can do for the environment is …
“Cancel culture” is nothing new, so why are we acting like it is? Those in power have written their own version of history as they’d like it to be remembered for ages. That “winners write history” is simply another way of saying that selective erasure (or canceling) of inconvenient truths is built into the fabric of documenting …
Want to learn how to grow your own food? Be sure to take notes about your garden and how all your plant babies flourish or struggle to become a better gardener and grow more food for your family, friends, and neighbors. Four years ago we lived in a 56 story high-rise in downtown Chicago. I never …
What do gardens have to do with climate change? Climate Resilience Gardens (a.k.a Climate Victory Gardens) provide a host of benefits including the drawdown of carbon from the atmosphere, support for biodiversity, healthier soil, and greater access to nutritious food. Read on for 10 regenerative practices to grow a climate resilience garden of your own. …
How can we practice regenerative living in our everyday family lives? Check out these podcasts to learn more about regenerative living and how we can incorporate regenerative habits into sustainable lifestyles. There is so much to learn about eco-friendly and regenerative living that sometimes it’s hard to know what to start. I’m a big fan …
Looking for the best places to find organic, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds for your food garden? Check out these great seed companies that can help you on your path to food independence. It’s nearly the middle of summer, so most people aren’t buying seeds right now. Seeds and starters are in the soil and hopefully …
