Putting horticultural science in the
dirty hands of gardeners
A sustainable gardening blog turning the latest research from environmental scientists and botanical experts into practical, green-thumb advice
Remember when gardening was all about timing, tradition, and tried-and-true methods?
As a seasoned gardener, you’ve already mastered the basics of managing your garden throughout the seasons.
But lately, it feels like Mother Nature has rewritten the rulebook.
Your once-predictable garden is now showcasing the effects of climate change. Established shrubs are dying, perennials are losing their colours, and wind damage and scorched leaves tell the story of extreme weather. It's enough to make any gardener wonder if their trusty techniques are still up to the task.
If you’re staying up all night, pondering questions like:
Then you’re not alone. The good news?
There are answers rooted in science and sustainable gardening practices.
gardening4wellness bridges the gap between lab coats and garden gloves
This is where we challenge old habits, embrace new techniques, and see our gardens as part of the bigger picture.
Join us as we dig into the science of sustainable gardening, get our hands dirty, and grow a more resilient future — one garden at a time.
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Meet your Master Gardener
Roberta Pak
‘I breathe easier when I’m surrounded by trees’
As a third-generation gardener with 40 years of my hands in gardening gloves and a second-generation volunteer Master Gardener, I've witnessed climate change transform our gardens.
My gardening roots trace back to my grandmother’s sprawling Saskatchewan vegetable patch and the Okanagan orchards where I grew up. However, severe health diagnoses in my family led me to question the impact traditional gardening methods have on our well-being and the planet.
Now, I’m on a journey to understand how the changing climate and new research might reshape the way we garden – and how our gardens, in turn, can heal the planet.
Through gardening4wellness, I'm sharing this exploration with experienced gardeners, like you, and inviting you to join me in discovering sustainable practices that work for our evolving backyards.
Where seasoned gardeners come to grow, create thriving ecosystems, and preserve the joy of cultivating beautiful spaces
Sustainable gardening –
a new way to grow
Sustainable gardening is about nurturing your plants while caring for our planet. It means working with nature, conserving resources, and promoting biodiversity in your own backyard.
But it's more than just a set of practices.
It's a mindset shift that asks you to:
Release shame over past harmful gardening methods and embrace new techniques
Challenge traditional approaches and find a path forward rooted in scientific evidence
Become a steward of something even greater than your garden – nature’s thriving connected pathways
With each sustainable choice in your garden, you're planting seeds of positive change that reach far beyond your fence line.
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Gardening wisdom for today’s environmental realities
Discover sustainable tips, climate research insights, and expert advice to help your garden flourish in changing times. Join a community of gardeners cultivating resilience and beauty in every season.