Companion planting is when two or more plants are grown close together for the benefit of one or both of those plants.
Nitrogen Fixing Plants For The Homestead
On Today’s Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Nitrogen Fixing Plants. How Do They Work, What They Are, and How Best To Incorporate Them Into Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading…
12 Ways To Implement Permaculture Principles in Your Homestead Garden
If you're looking to create a sustainable garden that provides a continuous supply of fresh and nutritious produce, then a permaculture homestead garden might just be the answer. By implementing permaculture principles,…
What Is Alley Cropping and How It Can Benefit Your Homestead
Alley cropping 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 alley cropping and how…
Guild Planting: How Plants Can Work Together
Permaculture, a system of agricultural and social design centered on mimicking the patterns observed in natural ecosystems, has long embraced the concept of guild planting. At the heart of this…
Herb Spirals: Maximizing Planting Space Efficiently
For those who have been delving into permaculture and sustainable gardening, the term 'herb spiral' might sound familiar. An emblematic design of permaculture, the herb spiral embodies efficiency, diversity, and…
Cultivating A Continuous Garden Through Succession Planting
On Today’s Podcast Episode Harold and Rachel Discuss Succession Planting, What It Is, The Benefits and Challenges Of It, And How To Implement Succession Planting Into Your Garden. The Modern…
Minimize Inputs With Ecological Soil and Habitat Building Systems: Guest Helen Atthowe
On Today's Podcast Episode Harold Has A Conversation With Helen Atthowe about Systems Thinking To Balance Profitable Yields With Minimum Soil Disturbance, Soil-Building For Microbial Abundance and Diversity, and Habitat…
How To Grow Borage And Why You Should
Borage is an incredibly useful annual herb to grow in an organic garden. It can work well in mixed beds and borders, alongside perennials, and even in your kitchen vegetable…
Jostaberry: A Homesteader’s Dream Berry for Permaculture Gardens
If you're looking for a versatile and resilient berry plant for your homesteading or permaculture garden, look no further than the Jostaberry. This hardy plant, a cross between a black…
A Beginners Guide To Building Guilds On Your Permaculture Homestead
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold Talks About Plant Guilds. What They Are, The Benefits Of Guilds, and How To Build Them On Your Permaculture Homestead. The…
17 Useful Flowers To Grow On Your Homestead
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Discuss 17 Useful Flowers You Can Grow On The Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 188 – February 7,…
A Beginners Guide To Growing Onions On The Homestead
On This Episode of The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Talk About The Basics Of Growing Onions On Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 186 – January 26,…
A Beginners Guide To Growing Garlic (aka. Stinking Rose) On The Homestead
https://youtu.be/LC317FOUJlo On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Growing Garlic. The Reasons You Should Grow It, How and When To Plant…
3 Reasons Fresh Lettuce Tastes Bitter and What To Do About It
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 Or Bush Beans: Which Should You Be Growing?
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…