I will be outside watering my plants today. Sounds a little strange, but we are having a very warm, very dry winter. And winter watering is particularly important for your trees and shrubs — and anything you planted relatively recently. So here are some winter watering tips! Link 👇

This week I deleted my TikTok platform entirely. I didn’t make a grand announcement. I just did it. And it felt good. Now I have to figure out the next. But I won’t be part of that grift ever again.

It’s midnight. No work. No school. No shopping. And no social media. Today we are caring for our neighbors. Taking what steps we can to show our solidarity.

Reading instead of doomscrolling tonight. @blossomandbranchfarm has her first book out this week — rough week to debut! But The Regenerative Gardener’s Handbook is a solid primer on regenerative farming practices as applied on her flower farm (which is GORGEOUS).

Happy Pride and Prejudice Day!! Jane Austen’s second book, Pride and Prejudice, was published on this date in 1813. For all of the 💩 in the world right now, the fact that a 213 year old novel written by a woman is celebrated like this is wonderful! I intend to spend time reading today.

Take a few moments today to breathe and visit a real, untouched prairie with me. Only 4% of North America’s prairies remain — a tragic number. But as Piet Oudolf’s Prairie-Style gardens influence garden styles (including mine), I think it’s worth taking a peep into a real, honest-to-goodness prairie

Calling all Resistance Gardeners! Wondering how to help our neighbors in Minnesota? I have it all for you: mutual aid organizations, a diaper drive, legal aid, and more. Plus details on Friday’s strike! And a call for clergy to gather in MN this week. All here: open.substack.com/pub/wildrevi...

Today on my Substack: a peek into our New Years traditional house party. And why I would argue that a house party can be a tool of resistance — and one of the best ways to build friendships.🩷🥂🩷 Link 👇 open.substack.com/pub/wildrevi...

Renee Good was a poet. Let’s remember her through her words and her work. Here is one of her poems entitled “On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs.” It’s about the tension between science and fundamentalism. It ends this way…

Minnesota is a beautiful state. I lived there for ten years — first as a college student and then as a young adult. I would move back tomorrow. I have chosen to live in blue states as an adult having grown up in a red one. Frankly, there is no comparison.

I'm doing it for the birds and the bees -- and the future of our planet. What about you? Buy this shirt here:  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/doin-it-short-sleeved-tee-dark

The only Monarchs we need: 🦋 Shop here: https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/monarchs-hoodie

The list is too long for one shirt! We need to protect our public entities -- NPR, PBS, the CDC, and more.  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/defend-our-agencies

I have friends everywhere.  #andor #resistance #nokings https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/friends-everywhere-tee-light

Today I am celebrating one of my all-time favorite writers: Jane Austen. Today is her 250th birthday, and I would argue that she is just as relevant today as she was in her era. Grab a cup and tea and have a read… ❤️ substack.com/@wildrevival...

Are you feeling festive yet? #christmasdecorations #christmastree  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/christmas/collecting-christmas-decor

We alternate between putting our tree in the Family Room and in the Dining Room. It's one of the ways I keep things feeling fresh and different during the holidays. Lots more peeks into our home for the holidays: https://open.substack.com/pub/wildrevivalgardening/p/a-collected-christmas

Looking for a great gift for someone who loves plants? I've got you covered! Check out the Dirty Girls Garden Society shirts - perfect for all of the Dirty Girls in your life! Available in extended sizes and many colors! #garden #christmasgifts #fashion https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/clothing

One of my jobs for the weekend is to transplant all of my perennials in pots into my flower beds. Perennials? Yep! Using perennials in pots saves money every year. Let’s talk about it 👇👇👇

We are doing this again on Saturday, and I have a post full of Tools for Resisting. My mom will be at her first protest in a long time, and I wrote this guide for her — and for anyone else feeling hesitant about showing up. There are lots of ways to resist on Saturday. But we MUST be out in force!

We are going to get frost (possibly snow!) within the week, so here’s one last garden tour for the season! open.substack.com/pub/wildrevi...

Calling all Dirty Girl Gardeners! Join the Society, and let's get our gear on! https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/dirty-girls-long-sleeved-tee-dark #gardening #resistancegardening #gardengear #gardengirls

Today’s post: a few things you should do in your garden this month — and a few things to pull back or stop, too! Nothing stressful, just friendly reminders! Happy gardening — with an emphasis on HAPPY! 👇👇👇 PS: a guide for getting ready for the Oct 8 protests coming later this week 🧡🧡🧡

I'm doing it for the birds and the bees -- and the future of our planet. What about you? Buy this shirt here:  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/doin-it-short-sleeved-tee-dark

The list is too long for one shirt! We need to protect our public entities -- NPR, PBS, the CDC, and more.  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/defend-our-agencies

Happy Taylor Swift Day to all who celebrate! https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/swifties-gear

Are you ready for #lifeofashowgirl ? I can't wait! And there's a wedding on the horizon, too! Get ready for the wedding of the year! https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/swifties-gear

Have you joined the Dirty Girls Garden Society? We Dirty Girls have to stick together! #gardening https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/dirty-girls-short-sleeved-tee-dark

The only Monarchs we need: 🦋 Shop here: https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/monarchs-hoodie

I have friends everywhere.  #andor #resistance #nokings https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/friends-everywhere-tee-light

Today’s Resistance Gardening Tip: Contact your local Master Gardeners! What is a Master Gardener? What do they do? And HOW is this resistance? I have all of the answers for you today. 👇

Rebellions are built on hope. #nokings since 1776.  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/tools-for-resisting

Looking for something to wear to the #nokings rally in October? I've got you covered! https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/tools-for-resisting

Hate has no home here!  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/yard-signs

One more week until #lifeofashowgirl debuts! Are you ready? I can't wait! And there's a wedding on the horizon, too! Get ready for the wedding of the year! https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/swifties-gear

Are you #teamveggie or #teamflowers?  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/team-veggies-long-sleeved-tee

Disney may have caved, but Sinclair is still blocking Kimmel's return on 41 affiliates in cities including Washington DC, St. Louis, Portland, and Columbus. Show your support for @jimmykimmel.com @stephencolbert.bsky.social !  https://wildrevivalgardening.com/shop/p/comedians-first-amendment

Chances are you have never heard of this plant, but it is truly one of my favorites. And I sat watching the hummingbirds feast on it all afternoon today. Meet Scrophularia macrantha 🧡👇 open.substack.com/pub/wildrevi...

Tomatoes are tomatoing

New video today: a Tour of my Shade House. What's a Shade House? Check it out! #gardening #gardentour

Part 2 on Firewise Gardening: Ten Tips for Making Your Garden more Firewise This isn’t just about wildfires, either. Keeping your gutters clean, for example, could prevent embers from catching your roof on fire if a neighbor’s home is burning. open.substack.com/pub/wildrevi...

So we need to talk about Kintzley’s Ghost | Lonicera reticulata. That’s the blueish-green foliage in this bouquet together with a ball dahlia called Cornel. I planted four Lonicera reticulata three years ago, and what do we know about native plants?

Don't forget to water your trees! Most of us west of the Mississippi River need to water our trees unless we have had significant rain. I water deeply every week unless we have had rain in the last seven days.

Looking for some gardening inspiration? New plant ideas? New colors for your garden? I have a bunch of ideas for you! Check it out! 👇

The TruDrop self-watering planters from Crescent Gardens are a game-changer! I don't have to water every day -- even in Colorado! #gardening #containergardening

Today’s Resistance Gardening Tip is about how to participate in the No Kings 👑 protests around the world tomorrow. 🧭 How to find your local protest 🦺 What to wear 🪧 How to make a sign 🧐 How to know your rights 🥽 How to keep each other safe 🏡 And how to participate from home or work

This is Part 1 of three pieces about great design ideas from my visit to the Chelsea Flower Show this year. I’ve been thinking a lot about HOW to translate the beauty and athleticism of the design I experienced there into our home gardens — at reasonable prices, too.

I did an experiment with my dahlia tubers starting last fall, and I have an update — and a few clear winners. Check it out! youtube.com/shorts/jFx6-...

A lot has been written about the Chelsea Flower Show already. But this was my first time attending the show, and this is the first in a series of pieces about my experience and what gardeners can take away from this festival of plants! open.substack.com/pub/wildrevi...