living landscapes

5 big ideas about “low-impact” gardening

And why I want you all to read a new gardening book (or five)

Nov 6, 2025 • Laura Fenton

Embrace lazy gardening for sustainability

Making the case for a laid back approach to landscapes.

Aug 22, 2024 • Laura Fenton

Making mini meadows with Graham Laird Gardner

Tiny + Wild is new book about gardens that are small and sustainable

Jul 25, 2024 • Laura Fenton

The ultimate tree hugger

An unconventional arborist shares his knowledge.

May 16, 2024 • Laura Fenton

Micro goals for sustainable spring gardening

Plus, a peek at my extremely underdeveloped shared city garden.

Mar 14, 2024 • Laura Fenton

Are you “plant curious?”

I sure am, and especially so, imaging the city of the future.

Feb 1, 2024 • Laura Fenton

A book that changed me

And how I wish to "influence" you

Oct 19, 2023 • Laura Fenton

Low-lift habit shifts for a climate-friendly yard

You don't need to plant a native meadow to make a difference.

Jul 6, 2023 • Laura Fenton

Dreaming of sidewalk gardens and pocket prairies

Landscape designer Shanti Nagel, founder of Design Wild, talks about cultivating beauty and habitat in unexpected places

May 4, 2023 • Laura Fenton

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