Environment

“Climate Change” or “Climate Crisis"

Why some words motivate and others shut people down — which inspire and which backfire!

Aug 30 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

19:52

The Climate Words That Backfire—And the Ones That Inspire

From “climate change” to “climate crisis,” our words shape whether people turn away or lean in.

Aug 27 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How to Grow Native Wildflowers—for Beauty, Biodiversity, and Pollinators

A Beginner-Friendly Guide for Every Budget and Any Size Space

May 25 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Gardening Without Animal Products

A Guide to Growing Plants Free from Slaughterhouse Waste—Bone Meal, Feather Meal, and Chicken Manure

Apr 23 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Confessions of a (Joyful) Ivy Killer

Why one common vine threatens biodiversity and what you can do about it

Apr 5 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

A Story of an Oak Tree: How to Be Resilient, Rooted, and Renewed

A story about a house, a hillside, and a centuries-old oak tree—and what it teaches us about healing, renewal, and the resilience of nature.

Apr 4 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

47:39

What an Oak Tree Taught Me About Resilience and Renewal

May it inspire you, as well

Apr 3 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Almonds, Avocados, and the Vegan Debate

Migratory Beekeeping Is a Human Issue to Solve, Not a Vegan Issue to Scapegoat

Apr 1 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Be the Change in the World — One Week at a Time

Introducing A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free!

Mar 25 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

To Weed or Not to Weed: What to Pull (or Keep) When Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat

The surprising lessons that come from pulling weeds—both in the garden and in life

Mar 16 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

How to Collect and Use Rainwater

How We Use Winter Rain to Irrigate our Summer Gardens

Feb 23 •

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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