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…
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…
When I was a kid I would spend many weekends at my grandparent's house, out behind their barn along the fence was a whole row (probably about 20) mulberry trees.…
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 83 – May 21, 2018 – Planting Trees and Shrubs In Less Than Ideal Soil. Question For Today’s Podcast Episode: Alexandra Asks – What is…
In this podcast episode, I discuss creating privacy or a barrier using living fences, made from trees, hedges, and fedges. Homestead Updates: Kombucha is a success and will continue to…
The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 70 - December 3, 2017 - The Underappreciated Mulberry Tree When someone asks me what my favorite most useful tree on the homestead is I’m…
