Growing vegetables at home isn’t just a fun hobby. For many families, it’s a way to save money and reduce their carbon footprint. But how much energy does it really save? By taking a closer look at the hidden energy costs behind store-bought vegetables, anyone can calculate the energy savings of a home garden. Here’s… Continue reading How to Calculate Energy Savings from Homegrown Vegetables
Tag: Eco-Friendly Gardening
Compost Calculator: How Much Organic Matter to Add
When it comes to building healthy soil, every gardener knows that compost is the secret ingredient. But there’s one question that often comes up: How much compost is enough? Adding too little won’t improve the soil, while adding too much can overwelm plants and even waste valuable organic matter. That’s where a compost calculator comes… Continue reading Compost Calculator: How Much Organic Matter to Add
Eco-Friendly Garden Planning: Grow More with Less
Creating a thriving garden using fewer resources is not only possible, it’s rewarding. An eco-friendly garden conserves water, improves soil health, supports wildlife, and still provides a bountiful harvest. Over the years, experienced gardeners have discovered that “growing more with less” is less about working harder and more about better planning. Here’s how anyone can… Continue reading Eco-Friendly Garden Planning: Grow More with Less
How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden (Bees & Butterflies)
Creating a garden that is in harmony with life is one of the most rewarding experiences a gardener can have. Watching bees flit from flower to flower or a bright butterfly fluttering through a bloom brings joy — and it’s also essential to the health of our environment. Pollinators like bees and butterflies play a… Continue reading How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden (Bees & Butterflies)
How to Reduce Garden Waste with Composting
Gardening is a joy for many, but it often leaves behind a surprising amount of waste—fallen leaves, grass clippings, cut branches, and spent plants. Instead of throwing all that green waste in the trash, a gardener can turn it into something valuable: compost. That’s exactly what many eco-conscious gardeners have discovered. Over time, they’ve seen… Continue reading How to Reduce Garden Waste with Composting