Nature despises bare soil in your garden and it will work to cover it with something if you don't (usually weeds you don't want there). Mulch it a great option to cover that bare soil and has many benefits, but what kind of mulch should you use. The Benefits Of Using Mulch In A Vegetable…
Permaculture homesteads and gardens offer numerous methods for cultivating edible and ornamental plants. Among these, the espalier technique stands out as a unique method for training plants to grow in specific patterns along vertical or horizontal planes. This age-old practice not only enhances garden aesthetics but also maximizes space and productivity. In this post, we'll…
When I hear about stinging nettle, I think about the love-hate relationship I have with that plant. In its natural habitat, you have to be very careful to avoid the stings. Once you've managed to harvest it, you can make a vegetable dish out of it or consume it for its health benefits. For a…
Yarrow is among the best herbs to grow in your garden. It has several advantageous properties, such as its medicinal and dye properties, among others. In a food forest, planting yarrow would definitely maximize the production of not just fruits but herbs. In this article, I will discuss how to plant yarrow and why you…
The reward of gardening rhubarb, the harvest, is the best part of growing it. Its fleshy stalks work wonders in meals, salads, and desserts. However, if you value the space in your garden or food forest and want to get the most from it, then rhubarb shouldn't be the only plant there. The only problem…
Growing onions are easy, you go to your local farm supply store or get online and purchase your onion sets or bulbs and plant them in your garden. But what if you want to be more self-sufficient and sustainable as a permaculture homestead? You can grow your onions from seeds you harvest from the previous…
Cabbage worms can wreak havoc on many types of plants, including brassicas. If you’re trying to grow a beautiful garden and it’s covered with larvae, eggs, worms, and moths, you’ll have a difficult time getting anything edible out of it. The good news is there are many ways to keep them from coming back next…
What if there was a way that you could grow your own sweetener that could be used as a sugar substitute in many ways without the negative impacts of sugar. I think that would be some important information to have. Guess What? You Can! The plant is called Stevia. What Is Stevia? Stevia is a…
Camping has become our weekend thing, our vacation thing, our escape from responsibilities and daily life thing. We probably camp too much but it really is a good family bonding experience. Fishing and Other Stuff Maverick and Rosalyn love fishing so that's a big part of the campground experience. Riding through the campground and on…
There are many techniques you can use to grow plants and vegetables successfully, and your chosen method will mostly depend on the space you have available for your garden and the conditions you're growing in. So how does hügelkultur work, and is it the right gardening choice for you? Hügelkultur is a permaculture method of…
One of my favorite authors of all time is Wendell Berry. Over the years I have received great encouragement and inspiration from this author for many endeavors, particularly when it comes to homesteading and permaculture. Who Is Wendell Berry? Wendell Berry was born on August 5, 1934 in New Castle Kentucky. His father was a…
One of the best ways to keep an abundance of fresh food on the table throughout the growing season is by practicing "Cut and Come Again" harvesting, but what is it and how do you do it? What Is "Cut and Come Again Harvesting"? Cut and come harvesting again is a vegetable harvesting technique that…
