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 …
