Author: Elaina Garcia

Elaina Garcia is a published writer in various niches. She has been studying and practicing plant medicine and natural healing for 15 years now. A New York native living far from her old home, she lives a sustainable lifestyle in her tiny home! Her writing career began a little over 4 years ago starting at the bottom and working her way up. Elaina is the author of children's educational books and a content creator with work on various sites

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by Elaina Garcia May 23, 2026 Comments0

Neighboring Sustaining

How To Start A Food Pantry In Your Community

Food insecurity is a huge problem. You can help by setting up a food pantry (even a small one) to help your neighbors. Here’s how.

by Elaina Garcia April 7, 2026 Comments0

Bitters: They’re Not Just for Cocktails

We’ve become accustomed to bitters as a cocktail ingredient. But for centuries, they’ve been used to improve health in myriad ways.

by Elaina Garcia February 28, 2026 Comments0

7 Ways To Support Your Local Library

Libraries are essential to a vibrant community. Sadly, many are closing. Here are some easy, smart ways to support yours.

by Elaina Garcia January 31, 2026 Comments0

The Hemp Plant: Sustainable and Oh-So-Versatile

Hemp is a crop with a lot to offer. It can used to build, it has medicinal uses, and best of all, it heals the environment.

by Elaina Garcia November 22, 2025 Comments0

Neighboring Sustaining

Starting A Community Swap Shop

Throwing a “swap shop” is a great way to give — and find — free stuff. And a better, more neighborly solution than landfills.