Eco-Friendly Gardening, Rooted in Nature’s Design
A backyard gardening blog where permaculture principles, native rewilding, and organic gardening come together to reimagine how we can more sustainably use our own outdoor spaces.
What Is Closed-Loop Gardening, and How Can It Transform Your Yard?
Closed-loop gardening focuses on eliminating waste, keeping materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. In…
How to Use Swales to Manage Water on Your Property
Water management is a cornerstone of sustainable landscaping. In natural ecosystems, water moves efficiently through…
What is Lasagna Gardening?
Lasagna gardening is a no-dig, no-till gardening method designed to build rich, fertile soil with…
Mapping the Sun For Optimal Garden Light
When I began planning my winter garden last summer, I was determined to correct my…
How Losing Topsoil Threatens Our Food, Climate, and Future
When I first began gardening, dealing with soil was the most challenging and least interesting…
Farewell, Happy Fields! The Uncomfortable Truths of Paradise
How to Create a Wildflower Garden
Learn how to create a thriving wildflower garden that boosts biodiversity, supports pollinators, and reconnects your landscape with nature. Discover low-maintenance tips for planting native species, promoting soil health, and creating a chemical-free, eco-friendly habitat right in your backyard.
About Me
My approach is rooted in organic gardening, permaculture principles, and environmental justice. I believe in working with nature, not against it—composting, building up healthy soil, and choosing plants that fit the environment rather than fighting to make the environment fit the plants. Each choice is part of a larger goal: to nurture habitats that encourage biodiversity and create meaningful connections between people and the natural world around them. For me, gardening is less about domination and more about collaboration, a chance to let nature breathe freely right where we live. I’m here to dig into what matters for gardens that are alive in every sense of the word—spaces that help heal, connect, and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable, and more just ecosystem.
