End consumerism—start a garden

Embracing Sustainability: A Journey of Gardening and Self-Sufficiency

The author began their gardening journey three years ago, starting with a few tomato plants, and has since embarked on a cycle of learning and experimentation with various plants.

This journey has not only deepened their understanding of the process of creation but also highlighted the significant amount of time, effort, and money required to sustain life.

it takes a lot of time, effort, and money to sustain our lives. So much, that we don’t realize the amount of resources that we casually throw away.

The author's fascination with the process of creation, which began in childhood with activities like sewing, knitting, and baking, has continued into adulthood, with the pandemic serving as a catalyst for exploring these interests further.

Through their experiences with cooking, gardening, and making clothes, the author has come to realize the importance of being mindful of resource usage and the value of adopting a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Author's summary: Embracing gardening and self-sufficiency to reduce waste.

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The Gannon Knight The Gannon Knight — 2025-10-22

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