"Knowledge is not power. The sharing of knowledge is power. It's like water – it's most useful when it's flowing. The more you share, the more you have. The more you hold back, the more it stagnates. We need to be sharing our knowledge, not just hoarding it."
- Geoff Lawton
Regenerative Living in Practice
Design Ideas, How-Tos, and Inspiration from Reimagined Roots
Welcome to the Reimagined Roots blog, your resource for regenerative landscaping, permaculture design, and edible gardening in Central Massachusetts. We share stories, strategies, and seasonal insights to help you transform your yard into a resilient, abundant ecosystem. Whether you're envisioning a backyard food forest, exploring the use of native plants, or looking for sustainable, low-maintenance ways to care for your land, you’ll find practical guidance rooted in experience. Every post reflects our work creating ecological, edible, and beautiful landscapes that nourish both people and the planet.
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Hardscaping 101: Ideas and Techniques for Enhancing Your Outdoor Living Space
Incorporating hardscaping elements into your outdoor living space can greatly enhance its appeal and functionality.
Planting Native: A Guide to Choosing and Using Native Plants in Your Landscape
By choosing and using native plants in your landscape, you can create a beautiful and eco-friendly garden that supports local plant and animal life.
Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
Gardening can be a learning process, and the more you practice, the better you'll get.
Why Gardening is Medicine for the Mind
There’s something about a garden that quiets the noise. With your hands in the dirt, the clatter of daily life fades. Science is finally confirming what gardeners have always known: tending to plants tends to us, too.
Gardening isn’t just a hobby—it’s a profound act of self-care and connection. Studies show it lowers stress, boosts serotonin, and gently rewires our brains toward balance and calm. Every small act, from planting seeds to pulling weeds, reminds us that we’re capable, connected, and part of something bigger.
Whether you start with a pot of herbs or a backyard bed, gardening offers more than food or flowers. It offers a way back to ourselves. A place to slow down while the world speeds up.
Rain Gardens: A Practical Solution for Managing Stormwater in Your Landscape
By choosing an appropriate location, designing your rain garden carefully, and maintaining it properly, you can create a beautiful and functional rain garden that will provide numerous environmental benefits.
Regenerative Agriculture: A Holistic Approach to Farming and Gardening
Regenerative agriculture is a holistic approach to farming and gardening that seeks to rebuild and revitalize the health of the soil.
Planting Native: Why It's Important and How to Get Started
By planting native species and incorporating sustainable gardening practices, you can create a beautiful, eco-friendly garden that supports the local ecosystem.
Creating a Native Plant Garden: A Guide to Choosing the Right Plants
You can create a beautiful and sustainable native plant garden that will thrive in your local environment and provide benefits for local wildlife.