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.
Tired of flowers that put on one spectacular show and then call it quits for the season? Then grow some of these reblooming perennials! They’re here to change your gardening game with extended blooms, fragrance, and pollination. These powerhouse plants…
Learning how to grow lettuce from seed is one of gardening’s most excellent confidence boosters. The best part is that these fast-growing salad crops practically leap out of the ground to reward your efforts. Whether you’re dreaming of colorful salad…
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Curious about how to grow bonsai trees in containers or pots? This complete bonsai growing guide breaks down everything, including starting bonsai trees from seed, refining nursery stock into potted masterpieces, and long-term care. We’ll also discuss essential bonsai pruning…
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There’s always something that needs doing on the homestead—but it’s not always easy to know what to tackle first. Some jobs are better saved for cooler days. Others make more sense when you’ve got time, tools, or rain on the…
We can’t believe it’s already mid-July. Where did the gardening season go?! If you’re feeling like you’ve missed the planting window, here’s some good news. You still have plenty of time to plant bush and pole beans from seed! These…
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You’ve babied your herbs all season long. And now your garden is bursting with more fragrant goodness than you can use in a month. Don’t let those hard-earned herbs go limp in the fridge! Instead, try these nine innovative ways…
When grocery bills keep climbing and paychecks stay flat, it’s time to fight back with these money-saving homesteading skills! We’re talking about more than backyard hobbies. These skills are your secret weapons against rising costs and uncertain times. They can…
When summer heat sends many flowers into hiding, the best shrubs that flower in summer step up to save the day. These powerhouse plants deliver months of gorgeous blooms that’ll transform your landscape into a pollinator paradise while keeping your…
July is when your homestead hits its absolute peak power! These essential July homesteading tasks will transform your property into a thriving oasis of abundance, setting you up for incredible harvests that’ll carry you through winter. Get ready to work…
Here are the best butterfly varieties every gardener should welcome into their landscape! When these butterflies appear, it’s a sign you’re doing something right. These elegant pollinators are nature’s stamp of approval, often indicating healthy soil, diverse plant life, and…
When it comes to the friendliest chicken breeds, these 18 feathered varieties are our favorites! Unlike aggressive birds that can create flock drama, these gentle souls coexist harmoniously with your entire family while never bullying their coop mates. They are…
