Why We Grow: Looking Beyond the Grocery Bill
It is one of the most common questions we get when clients first reach out to us: “If we install an edible garden, how much will we save on our grocery bill?” It is a completely logical question. But our honest answer usually surprises people:
Rejuvenate Your Soil (and Yourself) with Fava Beans
Take a break! Learn why planting fava bean cover crops this fall is the best way to rejuvenate your garden soil while you rest. The ideal, non-weedy nitrogen fixer.
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Braiding Sweetgrass" beautifully weaves together indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge, advocating for a reciprocal relationship with the natural world and inspiring a commitment to ecological stewardship.
Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation by Paul Hawken
Regeneration helped me realize there are many different ways each of us can choose to make our difference — from the food system, to product sourcing, to banking decisions, alternative energies, and more.