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With the publication of Bringing Nature Home, Douglas Tallamy revealed the critical role native plants play in attracting beneficial insects—and ushered in what is widely considered one of the most consequential movements in gardening. With Nature’s Best Hope, Tallamy expanded his audience from gardeners to homeowners with a passionate advocacy that detailed how everyone with a yard can make a positive environmental impact.

I asked an "AI" (X/Grok 2 beta), "how big of a garden do i need to plant to feed myself". This is what I got. I also followed up with additional questions, since I wasn't satisfied with the first response. Eventually I was able to work it down to a much smaller plot and to answer for a purely vegan diet.

I asked X's Grok, "what are the best plants to grow in a food garden". Here's what I got.

Want to start a rewarding hobby without the meticulous work of traditional gardening? Good news–you don’t need extensive space, labor, or costly supplies to create your mini Eden. Introducing Raised Bed Gardening, the efficient, economical, and easy approach!

Would you like to know everything about Cannabis? Having a personal supply sound more than good? Then you need to keep listening! Here is what you will find inside: what Marijuana is and how can you use it, which are the first steps to start your marijuana business, how to choose the best nutrients for your plants, how to cure your plants step-by-step, and much more!

From Katie Vaz, author of Don’t Worry, Eat Cake, the beloved Make Yourself Cozy, and The Escape Manual for Introverts, comes My Life in Plants. Her newest book tells the story of her life through the thirty-nine plants that have played both leading and supporting roles, from her childhood to her wedding day. Plants include a homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that she carried on stage at age three, to a fragrant basil plant that brought her and her kitchen back to life after grief.

The "buy local" trend started several years ago. And many people are choosing to only make purchases from local food producers and small business owners. People like to know who is growing their food and how it is being processed or produced. Others, like myself, have committed to growing a vegetable garden and keeping a small flock of chickens. I often get asked what it's like to own and raise backyard chickens.