Permaculture Quotes To Inspire and Motivate
It has been my experience that passion and inspiration can motivate you and take you a long way. That's not to say that knowledge and skill aren't important, but rather…
It has been my experience that passion and inspiration can motivate you and take you a long way. That's not to say that knowledge and skill aren't important, but rather…
Raising small livestock on a homestead can have many advantages over large livestock, especially on an urban or suburban farm. Of all the livestock I've raised, Coturnix Quail are my…
A septic system is often considered a taboo area that is best left alone and not featured in your garden planning. However, utilizing this area of your property is not…
Reflections On The Pursuit Of Modern Homesteading by Harold Thornbro Busy commutes, demands of a job,Freedom and peace, these things do rob.Long hours away, little time at home,Can things be…
Think of the soil in your garden as a living, breathing, dynamic ecosystem. For soil to be healthy, it requires microorganisms, earthworms, etc., to break down the decaying plant and…
Pollarding and Coppicing techniques are very similar but achieve slightly different goals. Each involves a method of pruning which ultimately results in more growth over time and shapes the tree…
Working the homestead can be physically taxing but fulfilling. There’s something about shaping your lived environment that makes you feel well integrated where you live. But the work gets to…
Homesteading is a dream for many people but most are waiting because they either haven't thought through the many benefits of homesteading or they think they can't do it where…
The leaves are covering the homestead and as an act of good stewardship, you're wondering what's the best thing to do with them all. Have you ever made leaf mold…
Rabbits can be very cute and charming creatures…until they get into your garden and eat all the fruits and vegetables that you’ve worked so hard to grow. You can keep…
If you are getting seeds in from your garden or if you’ve bought some from a local garden center, you might be wondering how soon you need to use them…
Silvopasture is a hot topic in agroforestry and permaculture. Unfortunately, the name doesn't do a great job of explaining what it is. So what is silvopasture and how can you…
So you grew the sunflowers and they fulfilled their purpose as the centerpiece of your garden, a trellis, or maybe a privacy screen and now they are standing 8 or…
Lettuce is a fresh leafy green that's a popular addition to summer salads or sandwiches worldwide, and if you're into gardening, it's more than likely you will grow a variant…
Pole beans and bush beans share a lot of similarities. After all, both are still types of green beans despite how different their names are. Yet, these two types of…
You plant your broccoli seeds, you water and nurture your plants waiting for the day of harvest. After all that work and time you notice a problem, your broccoli leaves…