MUSE Gold

2025

Eco Garden Toolkit: From lawn to native plant

Entrant

Yucen Yao

Category

Publication - New Category: Handmade Zine Packets

Client's Name

Personal Project

Country / Region

United States

About The Entry

The Eco Garden Toolkit is an invitation to rediscover our connection with nature through the ritual of cultivating native plants, fostering a harmonious relationship between people and the environment. Focused on natural cycles and sustainability, the toolkit encourages transforming traditional lawns into diverse, eco-friendly green spaces that support local ecosystems. This shift is more than aesthetic—each choice to plant native species reflects a conscious commitment to nature’s rhythms and a healthier planet. The toolkit serves as a ceremonial guide, inspiring practices that align with ecological cycles and symbolize our responsibility to nurture the earth.
Inside, you’ll find two enlightening zines: Lawnless, which explains why traditional lawns are detrimental to the environment, and The Power of Native Plants, which highlights the benefits of choosing native plants for your garden. Additionally, the toolkit includes eight detailed native plant cards and a packet of native seeds to help you begin your own journey. Designed for families, nature lovers, and anyone passionate about sustainable living, the Eco Garden Toolkit provides resources to empower communities to grow and share native flora, fostering environmental awareness across generations.
Through planting, participants deepen their bond with nature while contributing to the health of local ecosystems. This toolkit not only provides practical guidance but also invites a mindful experience, instilling respect for the cycles that sustain life. By embracing the Eco Garden Toolkit, people take a meaningful step towards a sustainable future, recognizing the invaluable role of native plants in ecological resilience. (Featuring California native plants)

Credits

Co Author
Austin Ma
Photographer
Zoe Liu
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