---
publish: true
permalink: /sh/garden/setup
title: Digital Garden Setup
created: 2026-01-29T14:04:18.669-07:00
modified: 2026-02-05T12:21:19.644-07:00
tags:
  - self_hosting
  - digital_gardening
cssclasses: ""
---

This Digital Garden is built with a self-hosted stack:

| Layer | Tool | Purpose |
|-------|------|---------|
| Editor | [[20-29 HOBBYS/22 SELF HOSTING/22.11 DIGITAL GARDEN/Obsidian]] | Write and organize notes |
| Sync | [[20-29 HOBBYS/22 SELF HOSTING/22.11 DIGITAL GARDEN/Selfhosted Live Sync]] | Real-time multi-device sync |
| Generator | [[20-29 HOBBYS/22 SELF HOSTING/22.11 DIGITAL GARDEN/Quartz]] | Convert Markdown to static site |
| Server | [[20-29 HOBBYS/22 SELF HOSTING/22.11 DIGITAL GARDEN/Caddy]] | Serve with automatic HTTPS |

## Why Self-Hosted?

- **Privacy** — Notes stay on my infrastructure
- **Control** — No vendor lock-in
- **Learning** — Understanding the full stack
- **Cost** — Cheap VPS vs subscription services

## See Also

- [[20-29 HOBBYS/22 SELF HOSTING/22.11 DIGITAL GARDEN/00 - Start Here]] — Full setup guide with ordering