When I was a kid I would spend many weekends at my grandparent's house, out behind their barn along the fence was a whole row (probably about 20) mulberry trees. Grandma would send me back there to pick a bucket full for a pie. I remember it would take me a long time to fill…
One focus of homesteading and gardening the "Permaculture Way" is recognizing the natural relationships and functions of every created thing in your sphere of influence. By always looking for this we can notice when something is out of balance and work to maintain a proper and beneficial relationship. This is important to understand when answering…
A few years ago when I started homesteading I had no idea what permaculture was, I was simply growing a few vegetables in some raised beds, planting a couple of fruit trees, and raising a few rabbits. Then permaculture came into my life and it changed everything about the way I was homesteading. Everything I…
Property from a few years ago before we started homesteading. The Changes Earlier this year we purchased the lot next door and to the south of ours, this property only has a barn on it and although it's not a large piece of land it did double what we had giving us nearly a quarter…
A few years ago I heard a little about some great qualities of the comfrey plant and added three plants to my small permaculture homestead and have never regretted it. It is now the most abundant, useful, and most loved plant on my property. Comfrey is a perennial herb often used as fertilizer and herbal…
https://youtu.be/ow-MeFpBg5k?si=lHzDm_WFi2mIAsun Let's dive into a hands-on project that will change the way you feed your small livestock—a DIY fodder system! Whether you have rabbits, chickens, or goats, this simple, affordable, and efficient system can boost both the health of your animals and your wallet. Let’s jump in! Why Grow Fodder? Fodder is a fantastic way…
