What unique insights does Carolyn Scott provide about sustainable gardening?

Treat your garden as a whole ecosystem, not just décor: using native plants, supporting pollinators, and letting some snags, stems, and “mess” stay for wildlife.

Focus heavily on water capture and conservation: swales, rain barrels, mulch, smart irrigation, and even reshaping your yard so rain soaks in instead of running off.

Push beyond lawns toward food and habitat: swapping grass for veggies, herbs, and climate-appropriate plants that feed both people and wildlife.

Make it community-based and educational: sharing tips, joining garden clubs, hosting tours, and treating gardening as a way to spread sustainability, not just grow plants.