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.
June is like a golden hour for homesteaders and gardeners. It’s when spring’s hard work transforms our landscapes into a floriferous, fragrant, and fruitful paradise. But before we kick back and savor the season, a few critical chores call for…
Looking to transform your flower garden into an edible utopia? These edible flowers are your secret weapon for creating a stunning food forest or jumpstarting an edible garden from scratch. They’re also pollinator magnets that’ll bring bees, butterflies, and beneficial…
Ready to transform your yard into a delicious fruit production paradise? We penned an epic list of the 31 easiest fruits to grow in your backyard or food forest. These easy-to-grow fruits can kickstart your summer garden from scratch and…
Growing mint in pots is one of the easiest ways to kickstart your herb garden. Growing potted mint is also highly rewarding! Mint is a resilient, fragrant herb with many benefits, notably tasty homemade tea, herbal infusions, culinary uses, and…
May and June are the best months to plan and plant your summer flower garden in many US growing zones. As frost threats recede and soil warms, these months offer ideal conditions to establish flowers that thrive through summer’s heat….
Dreaming of juicy, sun-warmed blackberries plucked from your garden? Then read our blackberry growing guide! We show how to grow blackberries from seeds, suckers, or cuttings. Either method can transform your backyard into a delicious berry paradise that will enrich…
Meet the lovely Leghorn chicken breed! Leghorns are slim but fruitful chickens that lay over 300+ delicious, white eggs yearly. Their Mediterranean roots shine through in their flair, feathers, and fierce productivity. They’re also hunting experts and will happily hunt…
Rock gardens can transform any shady yard corner into a colorful, blooming paradise! We made an epic list of the 24 best rock garden plants and flowers to help you start. These beautiful garden gems thrive on neglect and are…
So you’ve decided to grow lavender from seed? Get ready for a rewarding journey! These majestic purple blooms look gorgeous in any garden. They also support pollinators, provide calming aromatherapy benefits, and have countless culinary possibilities. While lavender can be…
Cottage gardens offer more than cozy aesthetics. They can also provide wildlife support, an extended blooming season, reduced water usage, and increased biodiversity! But which plants create that sought-after cottage garden charm? Here’s your ultimate guide to the 23 best…
May is the magical month when homesteading dreams fully awaken! Seeds sprout, pollinators return, and your garden buzzes with possibility. There’s also lots of work to get done. But it’s worth the effort. These essential May homesteading tasks will set…
Before sharing our best natural garden design tips, we want to remind you that Mother Nature is the best garden designer! When you take cues from nature, your garden transforms into a vibrant, self-sustaining space full of lush plants, edible…
Say hello to the Easter Egger chicken! It’s the rainbow-producing rebel of the chicken coop. Not quite a breed but more of a genetic jackpot, these feathered wonders lay eggs in shades that make ordinary chickens jealous. With their distinctive…
Butterflies are disappearing at an alarming rate – with some populations plummeting by 80% in recent decades! The good news? You can turn your backyard into a life-saving kaleidoscope of fluttering wings by planting these gorgeous flowers that attract butterflies….
Let’s brainstorm the 21 most delicious apple tree varieties and cultivars for your backyard garden or food forest! Because planting an apple tree isn’t just growing fruit. Nope. It’s more like creating a homestead heirloom that will feed your family…
