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…
Companion planting is when two or more plants are grown close together for the benefit of one or both of those plants.
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,…
Homestead Scale Alley Cropping and Silvopasture – Members Only Episode
On this members-only podcast episode, Harold and Rachel talk all about Alley Cropping and Silvopasture. What it is, the benefits of it, and how to implement it on your homestead…
A Beginners Guide To Growing Garlic (aka. Stinking Rose) On The Homestead
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 It,…
Alley Cropping vs. Silvopasture: What’s The Difference?
Alley cropping and silvopasture are both hot topics in agroforestry and permaculture. Unfortunately, their names don't do a great job of explaining what they are. So what are these two…
What Causes Bitter Lettuce 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 I 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…
Why And How To Integrate Hazelnut Into A Food Forest
On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast I talk all about hazelnut; how to plant it, care for it and reap all the benefits from it. Listen To The…
15 Edible Plants That Can Grow Under Pine Trees
If you have pine trees in your garden, you are probably already aware that they can stunt the growth of some plants, and you may be wondering how you can…