Building Projects

Raising Coturnix quail has been the easiest and most rewarding livestock I’ve ever raised on my homestead. For years I have raised quail in cages but my desire to give …

Raised beds are a unique way to grow vegetables or flowers and have recently become more popular as many people have less space in their yard. However, it is important …

Permaculture design can be viewed as engineering using biological elements and natural forces. It can be difficult finding a straight answer on the full scope of opportunities and if a …

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. …

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 …

The most common and simplest way to build a raised garden bed is with lumber. However, you may want to avoid using any wood that has been treated with harsh …

Growing beans vertically is rewarding to incorporate this nutritious, tasty veg into the smallest of gardens.  A tee pee fully covered in green leaves, delicate flowers, and dripping with beans …

Growing your own vegetables is a growing trend for people around the world, and hügelkultur is one method you can use to do this. There are many techniques you can …

Every year we strive to have the best most productive garden we can have in the season we have to grow it in. One way to get the most out …

Often when I have tried to quickly explain to someone what a swale is a question sometimes gets asked: “what’s the difference between a swale and a ditch?” Swales and …

If you’re limited on gardening space or maybe want to block out some neighbors and get a little privacy in your backyard then building some planter boxes with trellises may …

If you’re like me you like to make use of as many places as possible in your yard to grow food but what do you do when you have a …