two women working in climate victory garden

Dear Friend,

There is so much upsetting news around the world these days, it can feel overwhelming. As we try to find ways to help those in need, it’s important to take time to care for ourselves. Gardening is a great way to relax and recharge while creating a world we want to live in.

Plus, if you garden following simple regenerative practices, growing food and flowers can be part of the climate solution.

It’s a win-win.

And, it’s easy! Get started with these basics of gardening.

No matter where you live or how much space you have (even if you live in an apartment), your garden is part of the movement of thousands of individuals across the country (and world!) who are gardening for the climate.

Don't miss our upcoming Transforming Lawns webinar on Thursday, March 23, at 3pm EST/12pm PST

with Kathy Jentz, author of Groundcover Revolution.  This is part 1 of 2 in our Transforming Lawns series.  

 

Climate Victory Gardens are having a real impact on the planet.

 

Gardening Tips You'll Love!

 

5 Steps for Beginners

Are you a beginner gardener looking for a place to start? Or, know someone looking for garden guidance this season?

Check out our video: 5 Steps to Starting a Climate Victory Garden.

 

What we're reading this season

 

It's no longer gardening as usual. Greater extremes of weather have been impacting communities across the world, and the climate and weather patterns of the past are changing fast.  "The Climate Change Garden: Down to Earth Advice for Growing a Resilient Garden" teaches us how and why our practices need to change.

 

Lawns require tons of water, fertilizer, gas to mow, toxic herbicides, and they take up space that could otherwise be used for animal habitat, pollinator-friendly flowers, or growing food! Don’t let a lack of information stop you from creating the no-mow groundcover lawn of your dreams. Say hello to Groundcover Revolution and goodbye to the burden of lawn care and hello to summer weekends relaxing by the pool or camping with family and friends

Learn to transform your lawn into a mini wildflower meadow with Graham Laird Gardner. Go low-maintenance and no-mow while supporting nature and biodiversity with guidance from Tiny & Wild.  The plant lists and charts in Tiny & Wild share the best plants to include in your micro prairie, and Graham offers plenty of practical advice on planting your meadow from seed, transplants, or mature plants, depending on your budget, the site, and your timeline.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Soil Superhero: Michael Chaney of Project Sweetie Pie

Michael Chaney has always served his community, first as co-founder of the Wendell Phillips Community Development Federal Credit Union, and lately as the founder of Project Sweetie Pie. 🌻

 

Gardens across the country are growing food as part of the climate solution.

Together, our gardens can move the dial on the climate crisis, and there’s lots of other benefits. Climate Victory Gardening is good for your physical and mental health, supports healthy local environments, and reinforces food security in your home and community.  

Thanks for gardening for people and the planet,

Emma Kriss

Emma Kriss
Food Campaigns Manager
Green America 

 

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