I like to give my backyard chickens plenty of room to move about in but there are a couple of downsides to letting them free range throughout the whole yard. I'm going to use my skills as a Permaculture Designer to create a chicken friendly yard for them! … [Read more...] about New Chicken Yard With A Permaculture Twist
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Why Hybrid Seeds Are Not The Seed Of Evil
Hybrid seeds aren't always bad and this post is going to tell you the differences between types of seed available to buy and grow to help you choose the right plants for your garden. … [Read more...] about Why Hybrid Seeds Are Not The Seed Of Evil
My Hive Is Probably Dead
My beehive is probably dead. We hear no gentle humming when we put an ear up to the hive and the bodies of dead bees outside the door is piling up to alarming proportions. I think I made a heap of novice beekeeping mistakes and those rookie errors killed my hive but I … [Read more...] about My Hive Is Probably Dead
What To Start Growing In January
There are lots of seeds you can sow in January even thought winter is well under way. Now the winter solstice has passed, the days are starting to get longer meaning you can start growing plants right now. … [Read more...] about What To Start Growing In January
My Biodynamic Gardening Experiment
Biodynamic gardening is a holistic, ecological, and ethical approach gardening and 2018 will be an interesting year in the garden as I experiment more with biodynamic gardening as I build my skills as a permaculture designer in my own backyard. … [Read more...] about My Biodynamic Gardening Experiment
Designing a Permaculture Orchard: How to Grow More Food In Your Backyard
A permaculture orchard in your backyard is a great way to be able to grow more food and for those of you who are into prepping, a food forest is a stealthy way to grow food. Read on to find out how to grow a backyard permaculture orchard. … [Read more...] about Designing a Permaculture Orchard: How to Grow More Food In Your Backyard
How To Trial Plants In Your Garden And Why You Should
Gardening provides great freedom in the choice of plants available and this winter, the seed catalogs arriving in the post with new plants for the next season show a snapshot of the choices available in glorious color printing. Read on to find out what new varieties of … [Read more...] about How To Trial Plants In Your Garden And Why You Should
The Homesteader Gift Guide (For The Winter Holidays or Any Time of Year)
Holiday shopping is tough and my family found it hard to buy me things as gifts recently because they didn't know what I would like. My husband bought 3 pairs of wellies for me to wear in winter around the homestead but none of them were right! So to aid my family and … [Read more...] about The Homesteader Gift Guide (For The Winter Holidays or Any Time of Year)
How To Make Your Raised Bed Soil Rock
Growing in a raised bed can help you grow on the toughest of ground but from time to time you will need to reinvigorate the soil to keep your garden growing. Read on to find out how to make your raised bed soil rock. … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Raised Bed Soil Rock
How to Make Beer at Home Step By Step
Brewing beer is pretty straightforward and hopefully something you will enjoy and do again and again. We've taught many friends and family how to brew beer and this post will show you how to make beer at home step by step. … [Read more...] about How to Make Beer at Home Step By Step
