The perfect permaculture garden is a garden that cares for people and our planet. It is a resilient space that helps you live sustainably and take only your fair share – returning the surplus to the system. And nature. But…
Despite the common myth circulated about pigs being dirty, unsanitary animals, they’re some of the cleanest around! They don’t like to lay in filthy beds of their own making. So it’s critical to choose the best pig bedding that is…
Have a heap of trash but nowhere to put it? Maybe the local dump is too far away, or is charging you a pretty penny to drop off your garbage? Making a burn barrel might be your answer. This handy,…
Over the years, houses have become more expensive. With the skyrocketing cost of living, more folks are looking into alternative housing solutions. For that reason, mobile homes and living on the road in recreational vehicles (RVs) have become popular alternatives….
These are my favorite, easiest, and most beautiful flowering shrubs for zones 7 and 8. I’ve included the gorgeous Hydrangea, Spireas, Weigela, Viburnum, the amazingly fragrant Tea Olive, Azaleas, and some other beautiful flowering shrubs that are easy to grow….
Lettuce is one of the first things that many gardeners start to grow, and romaine lettuce is a firm favorite. Today, we’ll look at how to harvest Romaine lettuce. We’ll also discuss how to keep it growing! That way, you…
New to farming? Or maybe you’re thinking about getting a dairy cow to provide your family with all the milk it needs? Smart choice! With the proper care and nutrition, your cows can provide your family with fresh, wholesome milk…
Fruit tree guilds are a fabulous feature of many permaculture gardens. These guilds are essentially collections of plants that work together to improve the health and productivity of the tree at their heart. The concept is simple. However, achieving the…
Anyone who keeps chickens will know that they can be very individual characters. What works for one of your girls won’t necessarily work for another. Trying to break a broody hen is one of those occasions when their quirks and…
An herb garden is one of the most satisfying ways to get into gardening. But to grow good herbs, you need even better soil! Starting your fragrant herby plants off in the right way will reap benefits in the future,…
When I first considered raising hens on my backyard hobby farm, one benefit rose quickly to the forefront – no more wasting food! Two of my three kids are champion food wasters. Well, the chickens will eat it, soon became a…
Languid evenings spent outdoors around an open fire are a treat until we get smoked into some weird version of musical chairs. If you’ve shrieked in dismay at how bonfire smoke seems to smother you? You’re not alone. Thanks to…
Let’s face it – life on a homestead or farm isn’t all sunny days and dry weather! Whether you’re a backyard gardener or building an off-grid tiny house? You will need to go out in all manner of weather to…
Choosing perennial vegetables and edible ground cover plants can help you create layered, thriving, and biodiverse systems in your organic garden. In sub-tropical and tropical zones? Okinawa spinach is a great option to consider. It’s delicious and easy to grow….
As a homesteader or small farm owner, you have many good reasons to purchase a cow. Not only can you save money by producing your milk and beef, but the quality of both of these will likely be much better…
