Working the homestead can be physically taxing but fulfilling. There’s something about shaping your lived environment that makes you feel well integrated where you live. But the work gets to …
Agroforestry and permaculture are distinct but complementary approaches. These approaches aim to create sustainable relations between people and nature. Though closely related, agroforestry and permaculture are not the same. Agroforestry …
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, …
It feels like over the years, peaches have really lost their flavor. So many people remember the fruit being so juicy it caused a huge mess while they were kids, …
We love hazelnuts because, aside from being the key ingredient in Nutella, they are multipurpose. As a permaculture homesteader, planting the hazelnut is not just great for your food forest; …
There are obviously many great ways of growing a variety of edible and ornamental trees and plants on your permaculture homestead. One method that offers a few benefits is growing …
Pollarding and Coppicing techniques are very similar but achieve slightly different goals. Each involves a method of pruning which ultimately results in more growth over time and shapes the tree …
Have you ever heard the term chill hours but weren’t quite sure what it meant and if it was important for you to understand? Well if you are growing fruit …
In my opinion, no permaculture homestead is complete without an orchard. Some of my fondest memories as a kid were centered around my grandparent’s and my parent’s orchard. Being able …
When a plant produces one or more biochemicals that influence the germination, growth, survival, and reproduction of other plants. A common Allelopathic plant in North America is Black Walnut. Allelopathy …
