We are overjoyed! 💚 When we launched The Compact Garden, we had no idea what to expect. After what felt like three years of planning, writing, editing, re-editing, photography sessions, design decisions, and everything in between, we finally put our…
The Compact Garden – Thank You for Growing With Us
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“By the time you’ve finished reading, the Lopez family will feel as familiar as your own neighbors.” Humbled by this beautiful review from BookPage, one of the most trusted names in publishing. The Compact Garden is officially here! READ MORE:…
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How to Create a No-till Garden (Your Soil Will Thank You!)
This is about no-till gardening. It’s the idea of growing food without flipping, churning, or digging up your dirt every year. Not because it’s trendy for the sake of being trendy, but because people are finally catching on to something…
Poria: The Beginner’s Guide to This Popular TCM Herb
If you’re new to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you’ve probably heard the word “Poria” mentioned a few times. Maybe you saw it listed on a tea blend at your local health store, or perhaps a TCM practitioner recommended it to…
Growing a Filipino Food Garden in Canada: Bringing Home to Your Backyard
When you move far from home, you bring pieces of it with you. For many Filipino families in Canada, those pieces include memories of flavors, the slight bitterness of ampalaya in a morning scramble, the earthy sweetness of kalabasa in…