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Living Fence Plants From India
Living fences have been an integral part of our traditional practices in India and as we dive deeper into indigenous…
Clay Pot Olla Irrigation
Guide to Pitcher Irrigation: A water smart approach When we started with our food forest, from scratch, one of our…
Plants and Trees to Grow Living Fences
Guide to Growing Self-Sufficient Living Fences When looking to fence our homes or properties, in a world where consumerism and…
Heart Healing Herbs
The heart is the sustainer of life. All bodily functions are synchronized to the electromagnetic rhythm of the heart. It…
Building a Simple and Easy Solar Dehydrator
Dehydrating food is a simple way to preserve the surplus from your harvest. But electric dehydrators are expensive and consume…
Top Herbs for Depression: Herbal Support for Mental Health
Depression is a complicated topic. It can take many forms and manifest differently for each individual. Depression also arises for…
Best Organic Fertilizers for Your Garden
Why Use Natural Fertilizers? Natural fertilizers not only feed your plants, they replenish and rejuvenate the soil, stimulating activity from…
Starting Plants From Seed
Finally, it’s that time of year again! For passionate gardeners, it’s a moment full of potential and hope. Starting your…
Herbs For Nervous System Balance
The nervous system is a critical aspect of our health. It is the body’s command center that permeates and influences…
Finding the Sun’s Path Over Your House
Understanding the importance of the sun and its movements is key in permaculture landscape design. Finding the sun's path over…
Frugal Homesteading – Do More with Less
I was embarrassed when my dad pulled out the coupons from his mini file folder when I was a kid.…
Best Microgreen Seeds & Varieties to Grow
Arugula Arugula does wonders grown as a microgreen. Like the full grown leaf it will lend a peppery, spicy and…
How to Grow Wheatgrass
Introduction Wheatgrass is widely consumed as a superfood, health tonic, and dietary supplement. Grown for its impressive array of vitamins,…
Homesteading in Winter: To-Do List
"Winter is coming" was always a famous saying around our house, long before Game of Thrones. No matter what, if…
Pollarding and Coppicing – Advanced Permaculture Pruning Techniques
Trees are, of course, an important part of many permaculture designs. But as we seek to create systems that generate…
Hugelkultur Raised Beds
Hugelkultur raised beds are one option when it comes to new growing areas. These can be an interesting and useful…
Polycultures and Companion Planting
As a permaculture designer and consultant, I am often asked questions about plant spacing. I am sometimes asked for precise…
Urban Permaculture: Gardening in Small Spaces
Living in an urban environment is no barrier to embracing permaculture concepts, ideals and goals. Gardening in small spaces, you…
Building Food Security at Home
What is Food Security? Food security is the ability to have access to safe and nutritious food all year long…
Learn How to Grow Microgreens
Microgreens are a specialty crop that has grown in popularity throughout the health food space and high-end dining establishments. At…
Why Every Garden Needs an Herb Spiral
A herb spiral is one of those permaculture ideas that pops up frequently in permaculture circles. So you may already…
Rainwater Harvesting From Your Roof with Rain Barrel Systems
Rainwater harvesting from your roof is a great way to collect water on your property. Alongside other permaculture water management…
Sheet Mulching (aka Lasagna Gardening) for the Practical Permaculturist
Sheet mulching, sometimes called sheet composting or lasagna gardening, is a fool-proof strategy for suppressing weeds and building soil. By…
Lessons from a Decade of Living Off-Grid
The prospect of a self-reliant lifestyle had always appealed to me, so raising my family in a rural environment was…
5 Useful Essential Oil Plants to Grow Yourself
Have you ever heard plants are medicine? The earliest forms of medicine were discovered using plants and natural elements. There…
Stacking Functions: Doing More With Less
Good permaculture design involves developing ways of doing more with less. It involves seeking elements for inclusion in a system…
Apartment Balcony Gardening Ideas
Balcony gardening is a fantastic way to bring nature into your apartment and utilize your outdoor space. When planning your…
Essential Homesteading Supplies and Tools
As homesteaders, we are always doing and making something, always busy, and like any job with multiple tasks, we need…
Lāʻau Kamaʻāina (Native Hawaiian Plants)
Hawai’i is well known for its extreme biodiversity. Almost any plant can thrive in a tropical oasis, so the Aloha…
How to Make Lavender Oil at Home
There’s nothing quite like the distinctive, calming aroma of lavender. This punchy purple herb is easy to grow in any…
Growing a Medicinal Herb Garden
The art of gardening, whether you’re growing medicinal plants or vegetables, is one of the most rewarding endeavors to embark…
Creative Ways to Upcycle Plastic Bottles
The Dangers of Plastic Waste Plastic waste is constantly being generated on a daily basis. But where does it all…
Building Natural Homes with Earth
Shelters and buildings are a necessity for human life on this planet. Since industrialization, humans have been constantly building new…
Permaculture Perspectives on Water Management
Fresh water is one of the most important natural resources on our planet. An integrated permaculture approach needs to consider…
The Ultimate Guide to Swales: Slow it, Spread it, Sink it, Store it
Swales are often featured in permaculture designs around the world. But if you are unfamiliar with this concept then understanding…
Fall Garden Prep Checklist
Autumn is my favorite season; nature's cool, the damp scent lingers everywhere, and you can't escape cloudy but temperate days,…
Nitrogen Fixing Cover Crops
Cover crops include a variety of plants that are sown with the goal of improving conditions for the following season’s…
Creating the Ideal Microclimate
This work was graciously provided by Aleksandar Stevanovic as a summarized version of his book: Permaculture & Ideal Microclimate, available…
Food Forests – a Beginner’s Guide
When I moved to my current property in 2014, I set about turning an existing small stone-walled orchard into a…
Top Herbs to Boost the Immune System
The immune system is truly remarkable. Day in and day out, it works to protect us against pathogens, keep immune…
Understanding Sectors in Permaculture Design
If you start delving into the process of permaculture design for land, ‘sectors’ is a word that will soon come…
Permaculture Principles and Ethics
Those who are new to the world and concepts of permaculture often have an unclear and hazy picture of what…
Exploring Zones in Permaculture Design
Zoning in permaculture design is a concept that you will soon encounter if you look into permaculture. But this can…
Guide to Using Mulch for the Vegetable Garden
What is Mulch? Mulch is any material used to cover the ground in a garden, farm, or landscaping scenario. These…
Establishing an Outdoor Mushroom Garden
Mushrooms In the Food Forest Incorporating mushrooms into a permaculture design is something many people dream about. It's this idea…