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A blog for anyone who’s ever overwatered with love

The Healing Power Of Grassroots Reforestation.

Grassroots reforestation isn’t just about planting trees, it’s about transforming entire ecosystems, reintroducing native species, and preserving local biodiversity. When communities take the lead, the impact goes far beyond the soil. Here’s how their work is making a global impact…

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Grow Your Garden for FREE: Sacramento’s Best Seed Libraries

Growing your own food shouldn’t be a luxury, but for many of us, it can feel out of reach. Between rising grocery prices, food deserts, and the time it takes to nurture a garden, it can feel like it is. The game-changer: your local public library. If you didn’t know, most public libraries offer free heirloom seeds. No library card needed.

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5 Ways You’re Living Sustainably Without Even Trying.

When we think about sustainable living, we often imagine grand gestures. Going fully vegan, swearing off air travel forever and making major lifestyle changes. And while those changes are incredible, the truth is that living sustainably doesn’t have to mean a complete lifestyle overhaul. Small choices matter too sometimes, even more than we realise.

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Beginner’s Guide: Overwatered vs. Underwatered Plants

In the journey of nurturing houseplants, understanding the balance between overwatering and underwatering is crucial. Recognizing the signs your plant exhibits can guide you to adjust your care routine effectively.

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How to Use Banana Peels as Natural Fertilizer (Stop Throwing Them Away!)

In this post, you’ll learn how to use banana peels to fertilize houseplants, veggies, and flowers using easy DIY methods like banana tea, fertilizer spray, and fermented banana juice. Perfect for beginner gardeners looking to reduce waste and grow stronger, healthier plants.

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The Benefits of Using Cinnamon in Your Garden: Natural Fungus Control, Rooting Aid & Pest Repellent

Discover how to use cinnamon in your garden to naturally prevent fungal diseases, promote root growth, and repel pests. This is one of those gardening hacks that doesn’t require any fancy tools or deep knowledge, just a spice jar from your kitchen. It’s easy, natural, and beginner-approved. So next time you’re planting, give your garden a little shake of cinnamon love.

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