Her work has caught the eye of major media outlets like Bob Vila, NBC News, The Washington Post, and more. She's a proud member of PINA, the Organic Farmer's Association, and the American Horticultural Society. But she doesn't just keep her wisdom stateside; she's a global green thumb, having worked on organic farms from Spain to Australia, revitalizing lands and designing self-sustaining ecosystems.
Whether it's turning a depleted Spanish farm into a permaculture paradise or setting up a biodynamic farm in Holland, Elle's mission is to make the world a greener, more sustainable place. She's a qualified permaculture teacher with diplomas in horticulture and naturopathy, and her passions range from herbalism and fermentation to animal husbandry and beyond. Elle lives the life she preaches, residing on a farm teeming with vegetable gardens, food forests, cows, sheep, horses, and chickens.
Winter composting sounds intimidating, right? Most people think their compost pile goes into hibernation the second temperatures drop. But here’s the secret. Your pile doesn’t stop working in winter. It only slows down. And honestly, that’s perfectly fine. Keeping your…
I know it’s freezing outside as you read this letter. You might be bundling up inside right now, watching snow pile up. Or just shivering through another gray winter day, thinking spring is a million years away. But those warm,…
This winter has been fierce across the USA. In fact, snow is hammering my backyard as I write this now. Record-breaking cold snaps, relentless snowstorms, and bone-chilling temperatures have turned routine livestock care into a daily survival challenge. But here’s…
This winter has been so brutally cold that the last thing on your mind is buying new plants. When you’re battling frozen pipes and snow drifts up to your knees, adding another living thing to your responsibility list sounds insane….
Winter doesn’t have to mean a lifeless landscape of bare branches and endless gray skies. While most of the garden sleeps beneath snow and frost, these epic winter berry shrubs burst with vibrant reds, oranges, and whites. These lovely shrubs…
Winter interiors can feel downright dreary when short sun cycles, wintry weather, and dark, stormy days leave your home feeling more like a cave than a cozy retreat. That’s why we love these 10 epic houseplants that can grow nearly…
If you’re looking for the ultimate homesteading crop that delivers double duty in the garden, amaranth deserves a spot at the top of your list. This ancient powerhouse gives you a delicious grain that can replace rice, quinoa, or oats…
Winter feels like it’s dragging on forever. And it’s only January! Can you relate? Maybe you feel stuck staring out at gray skies and bare branches day after day. If so, then consider growing some potted citrus trees with us….
Are you tired of lifeless winter gardens? Well, these evergreen shrubs and trees are your ticket to lush, year-round beauty. They provide structure, color, and texture once deciduous plants have finished blooming. These botanical powerhouses offer vibrant foliage, gorgeous texture,…
Are you looking for a chicken breed that lays jumbo-sized, delicious, brown eggs? Or maybe you want a chicken with gorgeous plumage and a fun personality? If so, then say hello to the Welsummer chicken! This legendary Dutch breed has…
Most gardeners tuck their beds in for winter and hope for the best. Savvy gardeners plant a cover crop and let biology do the heavy lifting. Winter doesn’t have to be a season of soil loss! While you’re inside planning…
Let’s talk about the 15 best dual-purpose chickens that thrive in cold, frigid, and wintry weather. While some dual-purpose chicken breeds stay inside waiting for spring, these fifteen strong breeds keep laying eggs and growing meat through snow, ice, and…
Winter hits hard. When the cold settles in and your outdoor garden goes dormant, grocery prices decide to go absolutely wild. A bag of salad greens that cost three dollars last year now runs you six or seven, and forget…
Most folks think winter gardens are dead zones. Just bare dirt and naked branches waiting for spring to arrive. That’s only true if you let it be true. With the correct perennial plants, your winter garden can be a showstopper…
Snake plants are one of the best winter houseplants! They’re nearly indestructible, strikingly architectural, and low-maintenance. They practically thrive on neglect. And their sword-like leaves shoot upward like green flames. All the while, their ability to survive everything from forgotten…
