In the Oxford dictionary, the definition of the word “self sufficient” is simple. If you are self-sufficient, then you need no outside help in satisfying …
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Home gardeners love growing squash because they don’t require much maintenance. Even so, it’s essential to pick the perfect variety of squash for one’s garden, …
Are you new to homesteading? Or do you have some experience in homesteading but haven’t been an active homesteader in a while? Maybe you’re thinking …
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In our exploration of temperate food forest layers, we’ve been taking a closer look at each of the 7 layers; what we can plant there …
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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 …
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Tilling, seeding, watering, weeding, slug-picking, and… lick your lips! Almost ready… Nope. Sorry, now it’s bolting. Hmmph. If only salad grew on trees… But, what’s …
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In my heart of hearts, I truly believe that anyone can garden. No matter where you are in the world or what your yard looks …
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One of the most intriguing possibilities of backyard micro-farming and gardening is to attain a certain degree of independence when it comes to livestock feed. …
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Imagine a yard full of edible plants. Feeling hungry? Just step outside and your yard full of groceries awaits you. Pick a fresh salad for …
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It’s not unusual to be confused about permaculture swale spillways. It can take a bit to get your head around this concept, especially if you’re …
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How deep should a raised garden be? There are 2 different types of raised gardens. The depth of your raised garden depends on the type …
Grow these usual perennials in your survival garden: they’re the plants that keep on giving! When building a survival garden, trying to organize planting schedules …
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I love tea! Growing your own tea plants is one of the most rewarding things you can do in your garden. Let’s look at some …
Tea Plants for Sale – Grow Camellia Plants and Enjoy Homegrown Tea Read More »
With feelings of food insecurity on the rise, starting a survival garden may have crossed your mind more than once. Even though we usually have …
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It’s all well and good to buy seeds, but what do we do when the shops run out of seeds? Seed saving is the answer …
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