Squish Gardens
Saying Yes to Nature
Not every meaningful change starts with a major life decision.
Sometimes it starts with stepping outside.
Sometimes it starts with planting a seed, turning kitchen scraps into compost, watching a worm work through a bin, or spending a few quiet minutes in the garden after a busy day.
At Today Not Tomorrow, we believe small steps matter. Your Yes Day is about making space for the things that help you feel more like yourself again. Squish Gardens is one way to do that.
Squish Gardens is about saying yes to nature.
Through gardening, composting, outdoor projects, and small moments spent outside, we help make that yes a little easier.
Not perfectly.
Not all at once.
Just one small step at a time.
Whether you're growing food, building healthier soil, learning a new skill, or simply looking for a reason to spend more time outside, you'll find practical resources designed to make getting started easier.
Quick Start Here
Choose the path that feels right today:
I Want to Start Gardening
Learn simple ways to begin gardening, even if you've never grown anything before.
I Want to Learn About Composting
Turn everyday scraps into healthy soil with beginner-friendly composting and vermicomposting resources.
I Want More Reasons to Get Outside
Discover practical outdoor projects, activities, and favorites that make spending time outside easier.
I Want to Grow Something
Browse our latest gardening articles, guides, and projects.
What Is Squish Gardens?
Squish Gardens is our home for:
Gardening for beginners
Easy gardening tips
Composting and vermicomposting
Growing food at home
Family gardening activities
Outdoor projects
Sustainable living skills
Nature-based learning
You do not need acres of land.
You do not need expensive equipment.
You do not need years of experience.
Whether you have a backyard, a small patio, a balcony, raised beds, containers, or simply curiosity, there is a place to start.
Why We Built Squish Gardens
We wanted more reasons to spend time outside.
We wanted opportunities to learn practical skills, grow some of our own food, reduce waste, and create experiences we could share together.
Like many families, we discovered that getting outside often sounds easier than it actually is. Life gets busy. Energy runs low. The to-do list grows.
Having a garden, compost bin, outdoor project, or even a single plant creates a simple reason to step outside and reconnect with the natural world.
Squish Gardens became our place to experiment, learn, make mistakes, and share what works.
Why Gardening Matters
Gardening is about more than growing plants.
For many people, it becomes a way to slow down and step away from screens, notifications, and responsibilities for a little while.
For busy parents, gardening can be one of the simplest ways to spend a few minutes outside without needing a perfect plan.
A seed becomes a plant.
Kitchen scraps become compost.
Small efforts become visible progress.
Gardening reminds us that growth rarely happens overnight. It happens through small, consistent actions.
That idea is at the heart of both Today Not Tomorrow and Your Yes Day.
Sometimes saying yes to nature starts with planting one seed.
Explore Squish Gardens
Beginner Gardening
New to gardening?
Start here with practical resources designed specifically for beginners.
You'll find:
How to start a garden
Gardening for beginners
Easy gardening tips
Container gardening ideas
Raised bed basics
Seasonal planting guides
Composting & Vermicomposting
Learn how to turn food scraps and yard waste into valuable compost that supports healthier soil and stronger plants.
You'll find:
Beginner composting guides
Worm bin setup
Compost troubleshooting
Soil-building strategies
Easy compost systems
Outdoor Favorites
Discover practical tools and products that help reduce friction and make it easier to spend time outside.
These are favorites that support gardening, outdoor projects, and everyday adventures.
Nature Projects & Family Activities
Simple outdoor experiences often become lasting memories.
Explore activities designed to encourage curiosity, observation, learning, and connection.
You'll find:
Nature scavenger hunts
Outdoor challenges
Seasonal projects
Garden learning activities
Family-friendly outdoor experiences
Gardening Questions People As
How do I start gardening as a beginner?
Start with one plant, one container, or one small garden bed. Focus on learning and building confidence rather than creating a perfect garden.
What should I plant first?
Many beginners have success with lettuce, radishes, green beans, herbs, zucchini, and tomatoes.
Can I garden in containers?
Yes. Many vegetables, herbs, and flowers grow successfully in containers on patios, decks, and balconies.
Do I need a large yard to garden?
No. Gardening can be done in containers, raised beds, small spaces, and community gardens.
How much sunlight do vegetables need?
Most vegetables grow best with six to eight hours of sunlight per day, though some crops tolerate partial shade.
What is composting?
Composting is the process of turning food scraps and organic materials into nutrient-rich material that helps improve soil.
What is vermicomposting?
Vermicomposting uses worms to break down food scraps and create nutrient-rich worm castings that benefit plants.
Is gardening expensive?
It does not have to be. Many gardeners start with a few inexpensive seeds, containers, or plants and expand over time.
How can gardening help families?
Gardening creates opportunities for learning, responsibility, problem-solving, observation, and spending quality time together outdoors.
What if I don't have a green thumb?
Most gardeners learn through experience. Every mistake teaches something valuable, and every season is a chance to try again.
A Small Yes Can Start Outside
At Today Not Tomorrow, we believe meaningful change often begins with small actions.
Sometimes a small yes is taking a walk.
Sometimes it is drinking a glass of water.
Sometimes it is calling a friend.
And sometimes it is stepping outside and planting a seed.
Not because that one seed changes everything overnight.
But because it represents something important:
A willingness to begin.
Squish Gardens exists to help make that beginning a little easier.
Related Resources
Your Yes Day
Say yes to yourself.
Explore simple practices that help you restore your energy, care for yourself, and create space for what matters.
The One Thing
Focus on what matters most.
Discover how choosing one meaningful thing can help reduce overwhelm and create lasting progress.
Better Together
Say yes to connection.
Find simple ways to strengthen relationships with family, friends, and the people who matter most.
Squish Skills
Say yes to learning.
Build practical life skills, confidence, and curiosity one step at a time.
Squish Travels
Say yes to adventure.
Explore ways to create memories, try new experiences, and spend meaningful time together.
You do not need a perfect garden.
You do not need perfect soil, perfect weather, or perfect knowledge.
You only need a place to start.
And one small step outside today is enough.