Companion Planting

The reward of gardening rhubarb, the harvest, is the best part of growing it. Its fleshy stalks work wonders in meals, salads, and desserts. However, if you value the space …

Few plants will make you feel more like a successful green thumb gardener than garlic. I personally find it to be one of the most fulfilling and useful plants to …

Growing your own food means that you will always know what you are eating, where the food has come from, and that the produce is toxin-free! These days there are …

The food forest is a relatively new concept in the United States, and many people think that forests and food forests are the same. So, what is the difference between …

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 …

Blueberries have been a welcomed addition to our permaculture homestead since the very beginning but it took time to get the soil conditions right for their optimal growth. As most …

Based on theory or anecdotal evidence, not science, the idea is that certain plants that accumulate high concentrations of minerals in their tissue release those nutrients back into the soil …

There are three main ways you can improve the soil in a garden bed, You can use organic mulches to cover the bed, work in soil amendments or you can …

One focus of homesteading and gardening the “Permaculture Way” is recognizing the natural relationships and functions of every created thing in your sphere of influence. By always looking for this …

A few years ago I heard a little about some great qualities of the comfrey plant and added three plants to my small permaculture homestead and have never regretted it. …

In this episode, I discuss a few ways to help soil fertility in ways normally exercised in permaculture practices. These are ways that are simulated in nature to create balanced, …

  The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 85 – May 25, 2018 – Protecting Plants In The Heat of Summer. Question For Today’s Podcast Episode:   Randy Asks – What are some strategies …

In this podcast episode, I discuss a few methods for controlling destructive insects in your organic garden and give the best chance for having a great harvest. Homestead Updates: High …

On today’s podcast, I discuss 4 “invasive weeds” I allow to grow in my garden and why. I also give a rundown on what’s new and happening on the homestead …