Habitat Gardening – Chattanooga Gardener

Nature a la Carte: The Garden Guest List Problem

January 29, 2026 by chattgardener

Photo of potter wasp pollinating a white aster flower

In the modern gardening world, many homeowners are looking for a specific type of magic. They want the functional benefits of a living landscape without any of the perceived liabilities. This leads to a series of paradoxical requests that sound a lot like ordering a cheeseburger without the cheese or the burger. These requests are … Read more

A Better Path for Your Home Garden

January 27, 2026 by chattgardener

seed grown native wildflower pollinator and cutting garden in chattanooga tennessee

Modern life is a series of trade-offs. We juggle careers, families, and endless to-do lists, often looking for the “easy button” just to keep our heads above water. For many of us, the traditional lawn is that button. It’s a service we pay for, a routine we follow, and a background task that requires zero … Read more