What is a digital garden and how am i using it

What is a Digital Garden?

Digital gardens are inspired by principles of non-linearity, interconnection, and continuous improvement. They encourage learning in public and embracing imperfection. Instead of presenting information as fixed and final, digital gardens allow ideas to grow organically and change as new insights emerge. They often use linked notes and explore topics from multiple angles, creating a web of evolving thoughts rather than isolated articles.

Why Use a Digital Garden?

Digital gardens enable non-linear learning where topics branch naturally, reflecting how we actually discover connections. They create space for learning in public, sharing ideas as they develop rather than waiting for perfection. This approach embraces imperfection and focuses on growth, while fostering interconnected thinking where ideas link together organically to form networks of knowledge.

How I’m Using My Digital Garden

I’ve lost the habit of reading and writing recently, and this digital garden is my way back. It encourages me to read more, write more, and document my learning journey. I plan to use it as a repository for my thoughts, experiments, bookmarks, tools, and write-ups—things I need to refer back to or believe others might find valuable. Most importantly, I needed a place to store and organize knowledge with the flexibility to adapt and expand on ideas over time.

My Setup & Workflow

My digital garden is hosted on prg.sh using Quartz, which transforms my Obsidian notes into a public-facing website. The site is deployed through Cloudflare Pages, allowing me to easily manage notes locally while sharing them with others. This setup gives me the best of both worlds: the flexibility of local note-taking with Obsidian and the reach of a published website.

Goals for My Digital Garden

My goal is to create an environment that is reflective and practical, offering insights into what I’m exploring.

This is a space for reflection that evolves, adapts, and grows, much like the garden it’s named after and you are welcome to join along.