The Value Of Mulberry Trees On A Permaculture Homestead
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. …
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Is Purslane a Friend or Foe of the Garden?
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 …
Planning The New Urban Homestead Permaculture Design
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 …
10 Ways To Use Comfrey On Your Permaculture Homestead
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. …
4 Types Of Working Dogs To Consider For Your Homestead
A dog can be a great friend and a valuable asset on a homestead for many reasons. Let’s look at 4 ways a dog can work for your homestead. Listen …
Creating and Utilizing Permaculture Edge Effect For Abundance
What is commonly referred to as the 10th Permaculture design principle is the “Edge Effect” which is the use of edge and natural patterns for the best and most abundant …
Integrate Don’t Segregate, Stacking Functions In Permaculture
When it comes to designing your property using permaculture principles one of the many areas of consideration is stacking functions by integration rather than segregation. When I started implementing this …
Finding Cheap and Free Resources To Build Your Homestead
What are you lacking to really get your homestead going; time, money, land, stuff? In this article and podcast episode, I will discuss how to find free and cheap resources …
How To Grow Fresh Lettuce All Year Through Winter And Summer
It is great to grow your own food, harvest that food, and then in some form or another preserve that food to make it available year-round. What is even better …
Consider Growing These 7 Perennials On Your Homestead
When most people think about putting in a garden they usually mean an annual vegetable garden but there are some real advantages to creating a perennial garden on your homestead. …
Homesteading When Your Spouse Isn’t On Board
Listen To The Podcast “A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” ― Dave Meurer Think …
Planning Your Spring Permaculture Garden
There is much to consider when you lay out a plan for your spring garden and in this article/podcast episode I will help you think through the details and provide …
