Grow This, Not That alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Grow This, Not That (horticulture, plant care and sustainable agriculture). The closest matches are The Gardening Mind by Jo Thompson, Wild Way: habitat gardening for nature by Jack Wallington and My Real Gardens . They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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What you should grow right now (and less of what you shouldn't)! New plants, horticulture news, botanical travel, and more from Michael Perry, AKA Mr Plant Geek.

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  1. 1

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: The Gardening Mind publishes weekly seasonal content on planting, garden design, and plant care for hobbyists and homeowners. It mixes practical guides and personal garden updates with promotional material for its paid…

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    2 shared topics

  2. 2

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Learn to grow stylish wildflower plant communities in your garden for wildlife. Plus how to apply these habitat-first gardening techniques to grow food easily. Based in the exposed Yorkshire garden of gardener and…

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Welcome to My Real Gardens, where I share 30 years of garden making know-how as a multi-award-winning garden designer. I'm here to share what honestly works in real gardens – proper advice without the jargon to help you…

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    2 shared topics

  4. 4
    a grain of salt97K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    A vibrant community focused on cooking, gardening, reading, and general good living from Samin Nosrat, author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things.

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    1 shared topic

  5. 5

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago

    Growing Gardens, Growing Ourselves: The Gift of Seeds

    Likely audience: non-profit supporters

    1 shared topic

  6. 6

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    Action is the antidote to despair. Subscribe now to get one easy action to take every weekday, along with stories about the trends, innovations, and people creating a better world! Enjoy our Weekly Quiz on Saturdays and…

    Likely audience: Urban planners and city officials

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    Design Your Wild43K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Design Your Wild publishes practical guides on native landscaping, invasive species control, and ecological gardening techniques such as winter sowing and lawn conversion. The newsletter targets gardeners seeking…

    Likely audience: Native plant gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    FOUND LA30K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    Quality recommendations and actionable intel about Los Angeles and surrounds, from the team that started Eater and Curbed.

    Likely audience: wine lovers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9

    Substacklast post Jul 25, 2026

    From recent posts: The Map is Mostly Water publishes a mix of personal essays, interviews, and practical lists covering parenting, home design, photography, and ethics. It serves readers seeking practical advice and reflective commentary…

    Likely audience: parents

    1 shared topic

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    Boing Boing25K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Boing Boing publishes a weekly mix of culture, technology, and current events articles covering topics such as animal behavior, climate change, AI regulation, and political commentary. The publication targets general…

    Likely audience: Political observers

    1 shared topic

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    NOT DRINKING POISON20K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 27 days ago

    From recent posts: NOT DRINKING POISON publishes a rotating mix of event calendars, farm profiles, and industry round-ups focused on natural wine, organic viticulture, and climate adaptation. The publication targets wine enthusiasts and…

    Likely audience: Natural wine enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  12. 12

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Common Farm Flowers by Georgie Newbery is about growing flowers for pleasure & profit, about floristry, & running a lifestyle business. Above all it's about keeping focused on doing work that's valuable to more than…

    Likely audience: Flower farmers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13
    The Snap Forward16K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The Snap Forward publishes long-form essays and podcast episode summaries focused on climate risk management, financial stability, and societal adaptation strategies. The publication targets readers seeking practical…

    Likely audience: Climate risk analysts

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Dispatches Against Despair, from the Wild, Weird World of Humanity and its Biosphere.

    Likely audience: environmental advocates

    1 shared topic

  15. 15

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    Family offices are quietly funding the industries civilization runs on. Energy. Water. Food. Resilience. Frontier. Not ESG. Vital tech. We call it the Quiet Renaissance. Family office databases. Summits where conviction…

    Likely audience: Wealth management professionals

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    UPROOTED10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: UPROOTED publishes long-form essays, interviews, and podcast episodes focused on philosophy, indigenous rights, sustainable agriculture, and the ethics of technology. The publication serves an audience interested in…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

  17. 17

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: From Somewhere with Anna Sale publishes interviews with poets, environmentalists, and comedians alongside profiles of people working on land and nature. The publication mixes essays, profiles, and listener feedback to…

    Likely audience: Podcast listeners

    1 shared topic

  18. 18

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    Welcome to The Polyculture Project substack, where I’ll be sharing over 20 years of experience designing, building, and managing regenerative landscapes

    Likely audience: Home gardeners

    1 shared topic

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    lofi life4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Lofi Life publishes serialized essays and book previews focused on resilient gardening in Perth's challenging Mediterranean climate. The content specifically addresses soil health, drought management, and low-effort…

    Likely audience: Home gardeners in Perth

    1 shared topic

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    Constantly Curating4K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Constantly Curating is a personal blog by a farmer and author that publishes essays on regenerative agriculture, land preservation, and memoir. The publication mixes reflective personal narratives with practical updates…

    Likely audience: writers seeking inspiration

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    Brazil AgTech Report3K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: The Brazil AgTech Report publishes weekly newsletters and occasional deep-dive articles covering recent developments in Brazil's agricultural technology, climate tech, and gene-editing sectors. It targets investors…

    Likely audience: Agricultural technology investors

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Natural Capital Trader publishes in-depth essays and reports analyzing the intersection of finance, emerging markets, and sustainable agriculture, targeting investors and industry professionals. The publication covers…

    Likely audience: specialty coffee enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    Impact Supporters3K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 5, 2026

    From recent posts: Impact Supporters publishes interviews and articles focused on impact investing, venture capital, and infrastructure technology. The publication mixes podcast episodes with written features to cover topics ranging from…

    Likely audience: Impact investors

    1 shared topic

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    Anabel's Newsletter2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    What's new in Anabel's this week!

    Likely audience: local shoppers

    1 shared topic

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