Effect of the Textile Industry on the Environment: The True Cost of Fast Fashion

As someone who’s spent over a decade working with sustainable fashion brands and researching textile production, I’ve seen firsthand how our clothing choices impact the environment. When I visited a textile factory in Bangladesh last year, the reality of our fashion addiction hit home harder than any statistic could. Let me take you through the … Read more

Where to Put a Compost Pile? A Master Gardener’s Complete Guide

After 15 years of maintaining multiple compost piles and helping hundreds of gardeners set up their own, I can tell you that location is everything. Last spring, I had to move my main compost pile because of poor placement, and let me tell you – it was not fun. I’m sharing everything I’ve learned so … Read more