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.
Lemongrass is not only a beautiful ornamental plant but also works miracles in the kitchen, providing a delicate lemony flavor when added to soups, teas, and other dishes. Lemongrass creates a tall, billowy plant with long blades that resemble blades…
It’s that time again, the time for you to buy or replace one of your tools. It can be overwhelming trying to decide which company to go with. Don’t worry, I’ve taken two of the most popular power tool brands,…
You need all the help you can get with DIY projects. The best 20 gallon air compressor is no different. From inflating tires to running pneumatic nail guns to painting or cleaning farm equipment, investing in an air compressor will…
Even if you’ve hosted a boatload of barbeques, and even if you’re a grizzled grilling veteran, choosing the best flat top grill takes a lot of effort. But don’t stress! We’re about to brainstorm the 9 best flat top grill…
If you’re looking for a plant that is easy to grow, low maintenance, high production, and just about impossible to kill, then look no further than the Haskap! Native to Russia and Japan, the “Haskap” berry, also known as Fly…
If you’re going to be raising cattle, you’ll need to know how many cows per acre you can keep in your state. The number of cows you can keep without damaging the soil varies from state to state, so you’ll…
Bamboo can grow 3 feet in height in 24 hours – do you know another crop that gives you amazing growth like that? Bamboo farming is a great option for your homestead, returning a profit in as little as 3…
The Mittleider gardening method is based upon a scientific protocol of cultivating plants in the ground in either raised beds or grow boxes so they can garner the ultimate benefit from the 16 essential nutrients they need to thrive. The…
Do you struggle to keep the water up to your vegetables in summer, especially in hot areas of the country? It might be time to install some shade protection for your garden. You’ve probably been told that all vegetables love…
Companion planting is working with nature. It is a natural way to encourage healthy plant growth, ward of pests and diseases, improve flavor, and maximize space in your garden at the same time. Today we’re looking at sweet potato companion…
This is my Ooni Karu vs Ooni Pro review, two of Ooni‘s multi-fuel pizza ovens. Both run on real wood, charcoal, and gas (attachment needed) and reach the amazingly high temperatures you need for proper pizza baking. The Ooni Karu…
A dehydrator is one of your most versatile kitchen appliances, as you’ll see in this list of the best dehydrator recipes! You can dehydrate pretty much anything, from fruits to vegetables, meat to mushrooms, even cheese, and eggs! Food dehydrators…
I was recently asked what my best compost bin is. You might imagine it’d be some super fancy turning compost bin or compost tumbler, but it’s not. My favorite way to compost is actually to just throw it all on…
Wondering which zero turn mower to buy? Here’s my review of Cub Cadet Ultima ZT1 54 vs Troy Bilt 54. Both are 24HP, 54″ cut but there are some differences between the two. Scroll down to see the features of…
Can you believe our top 5 best pull behind spreader are all made in the USA!? How great is that! This 2020 tow behind spreader review gives you the best pull behind fertilizer spreaders for small yards and large yards….
