Elderberries make a great addition to any garden. Not only are they beautiful with fragrant blossoms, but the berries themselves are packed full of nutrition and a delicious flavor that you can turn into tea, syrup, pie, and preservatives. In order to do this, you will need to propagate elderberry cuttings first. To propagate elderberries,…
Garden lime can be used to correct soil that is too acidic. Using lime can be an effective and affordable way to lower soil acidity, nourish healthy bacteria, and add helpful nutrients to soil. However, amending the soil can take some time, and you may run the risk of over-liming or negatively impacting some of…
Gardening has changed over the last few decades, especially with the introduction of new technologies, such as smart gardening, DIY hydroponics, aquaponics, and quick, easy grow bags. However, old-fashioned gardening is still a thing with container gardening, an old concept that’s receiving some renewed popularity. When it comes to organic gardening with containers, you…
If you are a certified organic farm, it's important to know which chemicals and substances you are allowed to use when growing your crops. If you're a small-scale home gardener who is trying to follow organic standards to raise crops you feel good about, it's also important to be aware of what you can safely…
One of the topics that come up often about getting into permaculture is the cost of getting started. Many people find it daunting because they believe that apart from permaculture taking a lot of time and patience, it also takes a lot of money. Plus, how can it be profitable when competing against modern agricultural…
Peat moss is frequently used by gardeners. However, as a permaculture gardener, it is important to delve a little deeper and look at the true cost of everything we use in our gardens. Peat moss has long been prized by gardeners. But this is a material which may not have a place in a permaculture…
Have you ever taken stock of our lives as a modern generation? Small houses, tiny gardens, subject to the whims of the homeowner's association, traffic jams, and making just enough money to get by. Despite all the platitudes and inspirational quotes which bombard us, it seems like life is about only working to live. Homesteading…
There are divided opinions on the use of Epsom salts in the garden, and some have observed that there is not much research to prove that their application is beneficial. However, many gardeners swear by this practice, and Epsom salts have been used to amend the soil for generations. Epsom salts can be sprinkled around…
Permaculture isn’t just a trend; it is a way of life for many. Sure, some people do it for social media likes and woke points. But there are those, such as the Jaguar de Madera project, that are changing their communities by lifting people out of poverty while restoring dignity. To do it properly requires…
Goats can be a blessing in small numbers but a curse when overstocked, so you need to know a few things before getting some. They are highly intelligent and entertaining animals with several permaculture uses, but if you have too many, they will raze your garden to the ground. Goats are good for a permaculture…
Soil is the foundation of permaculture gardens, so it is vital to prevent the loss of soils through erosion. Luckily, there are a variety of commonly-used permaculture practices that can effectively control soil erosion. Soil erosion in permaculture gardens can be controlled by cover-cropping, mulching, incorporating organic matter into the soil, and growing perennial plants.…
Within the last few decades or so, the earth has suffered massive environmental changes from both natural events as well as mankind's irresponsible actions that affect the animals and plant life. Both Permaculture and Organic Gardening are a response to correct some of these issues but what are the differences? Permacultures' primary focus is not…
