A forest ecosystem makes an excellent model for a sustainable, permaculture system of growing food. Also known as a forest garden or food forest, this layered approach to growing food will provide an easy resource for food for many years to come once it is established. A permaculture food forest can be created in any …
Recent events have shown us how easily our food supply can be disrupted and just how helpful it can be to be able to provide at least some of our own food. Permaculture can help us do this by being more sustainable, saving money, and reducing waste. Principles of urban permaculture apply these ideas and …
Homesteading is a rewarding lifestyle that can get very expensive very quickly. However, you shouldn’t let money stop you from reaching your homesteading dreams. You can start your homesteading journey no matter your income, location, or ability level. We all start somewhere! Here’s how to homestead when you’re flat broke. Start where you are The …
My free-range flock was at it again. They left the cozy acreage of our farm, and went to visit the neighbors. I could see them digging around the neighbor’s yard, looking for bugs, and contemplating what good things might be lurking on their back porch. My neighbors are very nice and understanding, but I didn’t …
Homesteading isn’t just for those living out in the country; if you live in the suburbs, you can be a homesteader, too. If homesteading is your dream, don’t wait for the perfect time or the perfect place to start your homestead, start right where you are and make small steps in the direction you want …
We often think of herb gardens as sunny little patches outside the kitchen window, and many common herbs are grown in full sun. But there are plenty of herbs – some common and some not so common- that will grow wonderfully in the shade. If you want a delightful herb garden but don’t have much …
Stevia is an herb grown for its sweet, sweet flavor without the calories of sugar. Chewing on a stevia leaf will release a flavor that can be 30 to 40 times the sweetness of white sugar. Extract of this plant is often used in place of sugar, especially in low calorie or diabetic recipes. Leaves …
Whether you like them sweet or hot, peppers are a great addition to your kitchen repertoire. You’ll love having them in your garden because they are easy to grow, delicious to eat, and full of nutrients. You can eat them fresh, cook them, freeze them, and can them to preserve them for the future. Follow …
If you’re deciding what to put in your garden this year, or you just need a pick-me-up from winter’s non-growing season, you’ll want to consider basil. It’s delicious, it’s easy to grow, and it’s beautiful. You can grow basil indoors and out. Basil just loves warm weather and happily thrives in the sunshine. You can …
Radishes are a great addition to any garden. They are easy to grow, have short growing times, and don’t take up a lot of space. Radishes are also one of the first plants that can be harvested in the spring growing season. These characteristics mean you can grow a number of radishes in a small …
