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If you want a thriving, productive garden that supports pollinators rather than harming them, pest prevention needs to begin before a single seed goes into the ground. Too often, gardeners wait until pests appear and then scramble for solutions, many of which can unintentionally harm bees and other beneficial insects.
Read MoreChoosing between raised beds and in-ground gardening might be one of the first major decisions you’ll make when starting (or expanding) your edible garden. And while it’s often framed as an either/or choice, the reality is more nuanced: both methods can be highly productive, sustainable, and beginner-friendly if they match your space, soil, and goals. I use both methods in my own garden for different purposes and have learned over the years what works well in each case.
Read MoreEarly spring is one of the most exciting times of the gardening year. After months of cold, gray weather, the urge to get outside, plant something, and start fresh is strong. I get it. I’m looking forward to the day I can transplant all the seedlings I’ve started indoors and watch my garden transform into a beautiful display of color and activity. But this kind of enthusiasm almost always leads to decisions that set your garden back instead of moving it forward.
Read MoreGrowing leafy greens from seed is one of the easiest, most rewarding ways to start an edible garden. Whether you are working with a backyard plot, raised beds, or a few containers on a patio, leafy greens offer quick harvests, minimal space requirements, and consistent yields throughout the growing season.
Read MoreToday’s workforce increasingly prioritizes sustainable business practices as awareness of climate change and corporate social responsibility grows. For a deeper look at green business and sustainable work practices, many professionals are now evaluating employers based on how well their values align with environmental responsibility. The best candidates are looking for more than a livable wage and competitive benefits packages — they want to work for organizations that share their values and are keen on environmental stewardship.
Read MoreHomeowners are realizing that the dream home will quickly become a nightmare if it does not comply with modern sustainability standards. Keep reading as we explore some of the best ways to update your home while minimizing its environmental footprint in the process!
Read MoreAs the weather begins to warm and the daylight stretches out longer, many gardeners start thinking about the growing season ahead. If you grow vegetables in containers, early spring is the perfect time to pause and do a quick refresh before planting time begins.
Read MoreThose advocating for an increase in remote-friendly roles often highlight the environmental benefits of working from home. Some benefits include reductions in car traffic and associated emissions, and lower quantities of beverage and snack-related waste in office buildings. This article discusses seven sustainable upgrades that should be considered and outlines how they can improve both sustainability and productivity.
Read MoreEarly spring is one of the most hopeful moments in the gardening year. The soil is beginning to warm, seed packets are calling your name, and the days are finally stretching longer. It’s tempting to plant everything at once, especially after a long winter.
But experienced gardeners know something important: early spring is about precision, not enthusiasm.
Read MoreSustainability is no longer a niche concern or a branding strategy reserved for mission-driven startups. It is becoming a structural feature of modern markets. Regulatory changes, investor scrutiny, and shifting consumer expectations are converging in ways that make environmental and social responsibility central to long-term business viability.
Read MoreThere’s a moment every gardener experiences: the first warm days of the year when you begin to think, “It’s time.” That feeling of possibility is powerful, but for a truly productive garden, the work that determines success happens before spring planting begins. The secret isn’t seeds or fertilizer; it’s soil.
Read MoreWhen you examine the topic of sustainability in packaging over the past decade, you’ll see that we've reduced the complexity of the issue down to a simplistic moral code: paper is good, and plastic is bad. This is a well-known and emotionally compelling argument, but unfortunately completely inaccurate.
Read MoreHealthy living is not about perfection. It is about consistency, intentional choices, and building habits that support your body, mind, and environment over time. Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or refining long-established habits, this pillar guide will walk you through the foundational components of true well-being.
Read MoreIt’s seed shopping season, and if you’re like me, you’ve been leafing through garden catalogs and dreaming about your spring garden. Although it’s still miserably cold this time of year where I live, winter is the perfect season for garden planning, including figuring out which seeds you can safely start indoors now. Starting seeds indoors is one of the most satisfying parts of gardening, until your seedlings flop over, stall out, or never germinate at all. A lot of that frustration comes down to the “soil” you used, because seed-starting media is less about feeding plants and more about managing moisture, oxygen, and cleanliness.
Read MoreAlthough I generally hate winter, there is one thing I always look forward to: receiving seed catalogs in the mail. Many of my weekend mornings from December through February are spent browsing through catalogs with a cup of coffee or tea, jotting down notes for spring gardening in my garden journal, and marking pages in the catalogs to remember what seeds I plan to buy and sow come spring.
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