Greening Up My Act: A Sustainable Living Podcast

Kat Cox & Tiffany Verbeck
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The everyday sustainability podcast that helps you live a little greener, without the guilt trips, jargon, or pressure to be perfect. We're breaking down hundreds of hours of research into what actually makes an impact, and what you can skip. Hosted by current marketer, Kat Cox, and former marketer turned native landscape designer, Tiffany Verbeck, you'll come away feeling like sustainability is doable — through real DIY swaps, native plant tips, and honest call-outs on the brands trying to greenwash their way into your cart.  As our listeners put it, we "cut through the jargon" to make sustainable living "easy to understand and enjoy at the same time." Hit follow and let's dive in.

  1. vor 4 Tagen

    Can Vertical Gardens Lower Your Cooling Costs?

    If it's not data centers raising your heating bills, it's hotter days and months. Enter vertical gardens, also called green walls or living walls. We uncover whether green walls in urban spaces actually cool surface temperatures (you'll probably be surprised!) and whether adding one or more to your house could have a serious impact on your monthly bills. Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, show your support!   Sources CrunchbasePlenty on its chapter 11 bankruptcyNature-Based Solutions journalUtrecht UniversityGrow a Living Wall: Create Vertical Gardens With Purpose, Shawna Coronado (affiliate link)Lowe’sEWGAGardenPatch.com blogThe SprucePatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

  2. 23. Juli

    Why Your Fear of Bugs Could Be Blocking a Greener Life

    You lie awake at night and wonder if you're doing enough to help the future of the planet. But there's something very close to home that you can do to make an immediate impact: overcome your fear of insects. Tune in as we walk you through why insects are important, as well as strategies for how to overcome a fear of bugs. No more screaming or smashing needed. Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, show your support!  Other Episodes You'll Love Insect Decline: Why You Should Care That Your Windshields Are CleanSources Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants, Douglas Tallamy (affiliate link)Discover Magazine, Why Are We Afraid of Bugs?How To Podcast, How To Squash Your Fear of Bugs (and Other Phobias) [more helpful]Feel Good Now Podcast (less helpful)Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

  3. 16. Juli

    4 Ways Insect Decline Might Totally Change Your Future

    Bugs are disappearing, which means way more than your windshield being cleaner than it used to be. If this scares you, soothe your panic with us as you learn what you can do to help the bug population, while understanding the link between insect decline and food security. Listen to get these answers: Why are insects disappearing? Why do we need insects?What would happen if insects went instinct? What can we do about it?Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, show your support!   Sources NPR: Insect populations drop even without direct human interferenceFriends of the Mississippi RiverPenn State Huck Institute of Life SciencesOklahoma State ExtensionHuck Institute (again)UC IPM Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

  4. 9. Juli

    Urban Farms vs. Urban Food Forests — Which Is Better?

    Urban farms are all the rage, but there's a different idea that might be even more impactful — food forests. It might sounds like something out of Fern Gully, but food forests offer a real way to increase biodiversity, lower maintenance, and add useful food sources to your community. Join us for this food forest for beginners crash course to walk away with realistic tips for starting small and cheap where you live. Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, show your support!   Sources Project Food Forest - https://projectfoodforest.org/what-is-a-food-forest/Permaculture Apprentice - https://permacultureapprentice.com/creating-a-food-forest-step-by-step-guide/Stanford Report - https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2023/05/food-forests-urban-farms-hold-promise-addressing-numerous-problemsCommunity Food Forests - https://communityfoodforests.com/resources/funding/Garden Therapy - https://gardentherapy.ca/urban-orchards/Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

  5. 7. Juli ·  Bonus

    Is Dr. Bronner's Really Sustainable? With Outdoor Minimalist [Crossover]

    Welcome to our first ever collab episode! Dr. Bronner's has long been considered the gold standard of sustainable soap. It's a staple in outdoor kits, zero-waste homes, and camping gear lists thanks to its versatility, plant-based ingredients, and reputation for environmental responsibility.  But how much of that reputation actually holds up under closer scrutiny? In this collaborative episode with Meg Carney, the host of Outdoor Minimalist, we take a deep dive into one of the most recognizable sustainability brands on the market.  Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, show your support!   Sources Dr. Bronner's: https://www.drbronner.com/Dr. Bronner's, Leave No Trace Guide to Using Soap Outdoors: https://www.drbronner.com/pages/camping-with-dr-bronnersLeave No Trace Seven Principles: https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/Dirty Labs: https://dirtylabs.com/Camp Suds: https://www.rei.com/product/407166/campsuds-biodegradable-concentrated-soap-2-ozPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

  6. 2. Juli

    Are Perennial Vegetables Worth the Money?

    Vegetables you only have to plant once? Sounds like a dream come true. Except it might be slightly more complicated than that. Join hosts Tiff and Kat as they take you on a perennial vegetable journey — from good perennial vegetables for beginners to why growing Jerusalem artichokes may not be your next best move. Learn which are easy perennial vegetables to grow, and which you can avoid eye contact with at the seed store. Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, show your support!   Sources Amy Manning: https://amymanning.substack.com/p/perennial-vegetables-mostly-dudsGrowVeg.com: https://www.growveg.com/guides/best-edibles-for-pollinator-gardens/ RuralSprout.com: https://www.ruralsprout.com/perennial-vegetables/ University of California: https://ucanr.edu/blog/napa-master-gardener-column/article/perennial-vegetables-and-herbs Nature.com scientific report: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-09737-1 PLoS One study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7351156/#sec016 Martha Stewart’s blog: https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/planting-asparagus-at-my-farm.html Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

  7. 25. Juni

    Why Everyone Is Wrong About Vegetable Garden Costs

    Sure, a vegetable garden can be expensive the first year. But hosts Kat and Tiff dive into vegetable garden costs over a span of a decade. Once you have your structures in place, what's your vegetable garden ROI typically look like? Join as they revisit this topic for a deeper dive into the reasons why — with the craziness of the world — you may want to consider becoming more self-sufficient.  Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, show your support!   Sources Blog of Gardening: https://www.bigblogofgardening.com/can-vegetable-garden-save-money-on-groceries/Farmers Almanac: https://www.almanac.com/how-save-vegetable-seedsBackyard Garden Lover: https://www.backyardgardenlover.com/9-vegetables-and-herbs-that-could-cut-your-grocery-bill-by-400-this-year/Food Forest Living: https://foodforestliving.com/31-ways-growing-vegetables-is-cheaper-than-buying-them/NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5836525/affordability-report-brookings-inflation-wagesPatreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

  8. 18. Juni

    Mulch, or How to Keep a Pollinator Garden Alive

    Sounds boring; isn't. Wondering how to grow a native garden? You might be surprised at the importance of a seemingly mundane addition: mulch. We cover all things mulch this week — and it's way more interesting than even they expected. Learn: 3 main ways mulch helps your gardenWhere to find free organic mulchWhy is living mulch the coolest thing ever?Buy Us a Coffee ☕ If you love our show, show your support!   Sources Evolution of Hardwood Mulch article: https://www.ruppertlandscape.com/evolution-hardwood-mulch/Mulch as a Drylands Strategy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1cgx33E3LM University of Michigan leaf mulch study: https://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/mitgc/article/199866b.pdf University of California Cooperative Extension water retention and mulch study: https://ucanr.edu/media/305486Plants journal: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10975533/ University of California pamphlet: https://ucanr.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/UCANR%20Mulches%20for%20Landscapes%20by%20Downer%20and%20Faber.pdf Gardening Know How on eco-friendly mulch: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/best-eco-friendly-mulch Growing a Greener World on mulch certification: https://www.growingagreenerworld.com/is-your-mulch-safe-heres-how-to-find-out/ Mulch and Soil Council guide: https://mulchandsoilcouncil.org/pdf/Education/2013_Mulch_Selection_Guidev3.pdf Edge of the Woods Nursery on living mulch: https://edgeofthewoodsnursery.com/living-mulch-part-one-an-ecological-alternative-to-wood-mulch Patreon: patreon.com/greeningupmyact Instagram: @greeningupmyact Facebook: Greening Up My Act Email us with questions: greeningupmyact@gmail.com YouTube: Greening Up My Act

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The everyday sustainability podcast that helps you live a little greener, without the guilt trips, jargon, or pressure to be perfect. We're breaking down hundreds of hours of research into what actually makes an impact, and what you can skip. Hosted by current marketer, Kat Cox, and former marketer turned native landscape designer, Tiffany Verbeck, you'll come away feeling like sustainability is doable — through real DIY swaps, native plant tips, and honest call-outs on the brands trying to greenwash their way into your cart.  As our listeners put it, we "cut through the jargon" to make sustainable living "easy to understand and enjoy at the same time." Hit follow and let's dive in.

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