Mindful Growing, Harvesting, and Eating to Nourish Your Body and Soul
Real permaculture is all about making every aspect of life sustainable so that we can go on living in harmony with nature indefinitely. Mindfulness is a key part
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How To Grow Asparagus – A Gardener’s Guide
Truth is, every gardener (and even people who don’t enjoy gardening) should grow asparagus. It is one of the easiest vegetables to grow, most people like to eat
Herbs for Bruises – 7 Herbs That Will Get Rid of Bruises Fast
Bumps and bruises are a part of life, especially if you’re as clumsy as I am. My natural inability to circumnavigate simple things like doorways has given me
Layers of a Permaculture Food Forest: Shrubs [Part 3]
So far in our exploration of the different layers of the permaculture food forest garden, we have covered the underground and herbaceous layers that comprise the smaller plants
7 Pro Tips for Starting a Garden for Beginners
Starting a garden can be daunting. Where do you put it? Do you just start digging a hole somewhere? How do you know which plants are best for
Best Electric Hedge Trimmer Under 50 Bucks [2021 Corded Trimmer Review]
Hedge trimmers are the perfect tool for the perfect hedge. Whether you prefer a neat-as-a-pin (pretty much levelled) hedge, or more “jungle-style” like myself, the best electric hedge
What Herbs to Plant Together So They Grow the Best
Benjamin Franklin once said there is “Much virtue in herbs, little in men,” which is why this article will focus on which herbs can be planted together, rather
13+ Wonderful Herbs That Like Full Sun for Beginners
Growing your own food is one of the best ways to live a healthier lifestyle. If, however, you’re like me and have more of a purple thumb than
The Groundcover and Herbaceous Layers of a Permaculture Food Forest
What makes a food forest garden different from an orchard? One of the distinctions lies in what’s growing on the ground… In conventional orchards, the ground is either
The Root Layer of a Food Forest (Layer 1 of the 7 Layers)
One of the defining features of forest gardens and food forests is how they utilize space to maximum efficiency by growing crops in several “layers” – just as
