The Wild Garden alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Wild Garden (houseplant care, motherhood and empty nest syndrome). The closest matches are Actually Honest with Libby Ward, Ilana’s Substack and Well-Read Black Girl. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About The Wild Garden

Plunge your fingers into the soil. Plant the seeds. Rewind your sacred, feral self. Poet - Writer - Photographer. Accidentally and on purpose.

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    SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday

    From recent posts: Actually Honest with Libby Ward publishes personal essays on motherhood, mental health, and burnout recovery alongside promotional content for her digital journal and related products. The newsletter targets overwhelmed…

    Likely audience: Mental health advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Ilana’s Substack17K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Ilana's Substack publishes weekly lifestyle essays covering parenting, skincare, and fashion trends alongside curated lists of vintage finds and retail news. The publication targets readers interested in sustainable…

    Likely audience: Fashion enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Well-Read Black Girl17K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026

    From recent posts: Well-Read Black Girl publishes a mix of personal essays on motherhood, mental health, and creative recovery alongside roundups of writing grants, residencies, and literary resources. The publication serves writers and…

    Likely audience: writers and poets

    1 shared topic

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    Humans vs Retirement13K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

    Retirement is more of a human problem than a maths one!...I will offer practical insights into the world of retirement planning that focuses on all the main financial and non financial areas that need to be addressed.

    Likely audience: adults caring for ageing parents

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Meal plans, in-depth women's health and hormone insights / education and inspiration on how to actually nourish yourself to better hormonal health using food, intentional habits & feel-good rituals as your daily…

    Likely audience: health-conscious individuals

    1 shared topic

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    Ana Holanda8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Ana Holanda publishes personal essays on family memoir and aging alongside promotional content for her online writing courses. The publication mixes reflective literary pieces with direct calls to action for beginners…

    Likely audience: Aspiring writers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 53 days ago

    The less than aesthetic side of creating a beautiful business - marketing, mindset, and the real hours - for creative women building toward freedom.

    Likely audience: small business owners

    1 shared topic

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    g l i m m e r s7K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    A meditation on why we need creativity, inspiration, & beauty; now more than ever. Trying to honour those bright, fleeting moments that weave themselves into our days. Feeling my way towards tenderness through beauty…

    Likely audience: Creative writers

    1 shared topic

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    Reveal The Light 7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 59 days ago

    Ancient Wisdom + Spiritual Psychology for a Boujee Modern-Day Life: Kabbalah, Travel & Mamahood

    Likely audience: spiritual seekers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

    A pop culture podcast & newsletter from your resident cringy millennial

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago

    From recent posts: Back from the Borderline publishes essays on female reproductive health, spiritual psychology, and the creator economy, often blending personal narratives with analyses of digital mental health and emotional…

    Likely audience: content creators

    1 shared topic

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    Sai Unseen7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

    Step into my world. Raw, real, and totally unfiltered. From fashion finds that make my heart skip a beat to wild NYC nights and life stories you never saw coming. Tthis is where I spill the tea and keep it 100%.

    Likely audience: Expectant mothers

    1 shared topic

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    Do Good Human7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 57 days ago

    Designing better ways for people to think, gather and relate.

    Likely audience: psychologists

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Mahê7K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

    Transbordo saberes que transformam

    Likely audience: Mothers

    1 shared topic

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    TENDING6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    tending our hearts & our domestic churches // the real & raw on motherhood, marriage, healing, and worship

    Likely audience: Christian mothers

    1 shared topic

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    phone notes6K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    notes on motherhood after ivf and infertility

    Likely audience: Readers interested in personal essays

    1 shared topic

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    stems from home4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Stems from Home publishes personal essays and reflections on faith, motherhood, and family dynamics, blending topics like infertility journeys, consumerism, and fitness routines within a Christian context.

    Likely audience: Christian women

    1 shared topic

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    The Mother Makers4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The Mother Makers publishes personal essays, curated media lists, and event promotions focused on the intersection of motherhood, creativity, and eroticism. The publication targets women navigating single motherhood…

    Likely audience: Mothers

    1 shared topic

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    The Climate Optimist3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: The Climate Optimist publishes weekly essays blending climate optimism with personal reflection, ethics, and activism, primarily targeting readers seeking a human-centric perspective on environmental challenges. The…

    Likely audience: Environmental activists

    1 shared topic

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    howtobecatholic3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    A guide to the practice of the Catholic faith, for cradle Catholics, converts and beyond.

    Likely audience: Christians

    1 shared topic

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    jessicaapotheke3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 31, 2026

    How to engage your sense of smell (and change your life) from an indie perfumer

    Likely audience: writers and poets

    1 shared topic

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    Bang Voyage2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    From recent posts: Bang Voyage publishes personal essays and interviews about motherhood, identity, and creative work, alongside seasonal lifestyle content such as fashion, beauty, and reading recommendations. It is written for mothers…

    Likely audience: New parents

    1 shared topic

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    rachelbaiman2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Music, Writing and Life on the Road / Poetry, Prose, Op-Eds and Q&A

    Likely audience: Independent musicians

    1 shared topic

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    The Performance Plan1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

    For anyone who feels like they're sometimes getting life right, but mostly getting it wrong.

    Likely audience: parents

    1 shared topic

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