The Root Layer of a Food Forest (Layer 1 of the 7 Layers)

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 you’d see in natural woodland. These layers can be roughly divided up…

5 Simple Ways to Start Living a Permaculture Lifestyle

5 Simple Ways to Start Living a Permaculture Lifestyle

By applying the 12 principles of permaculture to our lives, we can increase productivity, cut down on waste, and boost the health of our own, personal ecosystem. Permaculture is just about sustainably growing your own food, isn’t it? That is…

Mittleider Gardening Method – More Food From Your Garden!

Mittleider Gardening Method – More Food From Your Garden!

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…

How to Grow a Wild Food Forest, Self-Sufficiency Garden

How to Grow a Wild Food Forest, Self-Sufficiency Garden

It was like all my Christmases came at once, when, a couple of months ago, my husband’s grandmother offered to pay for $400 worth of fruit trees. I spent a whole day browsing nursery websites, researching the varieties on offer,…