Hi, everybody. This is Joe Lampel, the Joe Behind Joe Gardner, and welcome to the Joe Gardner Show.

Today on the podcast, we're diving into the heart of everyday environmental action for

gardeners with author and advocate Sarah F. Jane. Sarah's new book, Nature's Action Guide,

is a call to reconnect with the natural world, with our communities, and with the underappreciated

power we each hold to make a difference. Sarah brings a background in environmental education

and grassroots organizing to her writing, and Nature's Action Guide is a perfect blend of

inspiration and practical guidance. No matter where you are in your gardening experience,

it's packed with stories, tips, and doable actions that meet readers wherever they are,

whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your commitment.

In our conversation today, we explore some of the key themes from her book,

how to turn eco-anxiety into empowerment,

why small steps matter, and how joy, creativity,

and community can be at the center of climate action. And Sarah's approach is refreshingly hopeful,

rooted in care, and full of real-world ideas and references you can implement today.

I particularly loved all the resources that she provided to help us delve deeper

into the areas we really want to learn more about. And Sarah's book is a practical guide to

significant but straightforward steps we can all take to be more ecologically mindful and

actionable gardeners. So let's get into that conversation today. And as we do, thanks to our sponsors for

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