Growing with the Flow

Welcome to Growing with the Flow, Giardino Foresta’s journal for curious minds and grounded wonder.

Giardino Foresta aspires to live seasonally and encourages others to notice and follow the rhythms of the natural world. “Growing with the Flow” is a play on “go with the flow,” reflecting our belief in moving through life with curiosity, intention, and openness to what each season brings.

Here, we share reliable, science-based insights into the natural world and the quiet, powerful ways human life is woven into it.
Leaves Are Not Garbage
Leaves Are Not Garbage
What we lose when we throw away autumn leaves. What if we didn’t see fallen leaves as garbage to be bagged and thrown to the curb? What if we saw... Read the Full Story
The Dirt on Healthy Soil
The Dirt on Healthy Soil
Everything we grow relies on our soil’s health. A LOT goes into building healthy soil, but as we prepare for autumn planting here at Giardino Foresta, I wanted to share... Read the Full Story
Why Reef-Safe Sunscreen Matters
Why Reef-Safe Sunscreen Matters
One of the greatest lessons nature teaches us is that everything is connected. The rain that nourishes a wildflower eventually flows into streams, rivers, and oceans. The health of coral... Read the Full Story
The Magical World Beneath Your Feet
The Magical World Beneath Your Feet
Why Soil Health Matters (and What You Can Do About It) Imagine this… You discover a group of magical beings. Tiny, mostly invisible, yet they hold the power to create... Read the Full Story