Edible Landscaping: 7 Things To Consider Before You Start Planting
With rising food costs and even occasional food shortages in the store, many people desire to grow at least some of their food. The problem is that many homes are…
With rising food costs and even occasional food shortages in the store, many people desire to grow at least some of their food. The problem is that many homes are…
It’s late summer and the last of the warm weather flowers are blooming – so are your allergies. Goldenrod and ragweed are growing side by side along the road and…
An off-grid homestead is a dream for millions of people. Working with your hands, building your cabin in the woods, camping as you build, providing for your heat and water,…
Landowners all around the world are seeking more sustainable, cost-effective ways to manage their properties. Carbon emissions and a loss of biodiversity are common side effects of traditional land management…
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…
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…
Domesticated animals are a common sight in permaculture systems. But is it possible to practice permaculture without animals? Fortunately, the answer is an emphatic ‘yes’! Permaculture systems can be designed…
Using natural organic methods sounds idyllic, learning to work with nature rather than fight against it. Yes, co-habituating with deer, squirrels, and aphids means accepting that some food will have…
Living off-grid is a noble goal. Choosing technologies and equipment to achieve this can feel a little bit like jumping off a cliff with no rope or safety net below.…
The public perception is that food grown organically is much healthier, and organic farming is more environmentally friendly. Organic agriculture differs significantly from conventional agriculture, which brings both advantages and…
If you’re wondering about adding some poultry to your homestead, you might be thinking chickens or turkeys, but how about some ducks? Provided you have a plentiful supply of water…
Water is by far the most valuable resource in a Permaculture Garden. There are no gardens, no grazing, no trees, and hence no sustainability on any farm or homestead if…
Some people are envious of homesteaders living the dream. All they see are beautiful sunsets, cute chicks, ducklings, and calves. Other folks wrinkle their foreheads in horror, their nostrils somehow…
Harvesting fresh greens in the heart of winter, or anytime really, right from your kitchen, is a wonderful feeling. Growing microgreens is an easy and productive way to have a…
The Honey Locust and the Black Locust are both considered invasive species of trees. The Honey locust, or Gleditsia triacanthos, is native to central North America, while the Black Locust,…
As the cost of living increases and food security is less certain (GMO's and Pesticides), many of us have taken it upon ourselves to live as homesteaders. For anyone who…