This year we're trying something new and planting our seeds according to the biodynamic farming method.
This method has been around for about a hundred years and originated in Austria. It has some ties to the Waldorf education method, but mainly--biodynamic...
Every good gardener who's been at it awhile, knows that success starts in your garden's soil.
What's the difference between soil and dirt?
Dirt and soil seem like interchangeable terms, but really they're not.
Soil has living matter in it--microbes, earthworms, nematodes,...
According to a new study from the University of Iowa, American farmers and agricultural workers continue to show very rates of suicide, well above the rates for all other occupations.
While suicides among farmers occur at a rate of just...
A guest article by Danny Donchev of GrowAce.com
There is a potential that you can get your green plants lively throughout the year. Through indoor gardening, you are able to start new plants and grow new greens in the midst...
For many a homesteader or gardener, weeds can be a major topic of conversation. They should be—but maybe not for the reasons you think!
I’m not talking about eradication or even control of noxious or unwanted plant life. What I’m...
Sweet potato vine plants are a garden delight, whether you're growing it as an ornamental or a food crop.
It's easy to grow, nearly pest-free, and looks beautiful most of the year. Sweet potato vine can take the intense heat...
We have been living in our converted school bus for one year and we finally planted a garden!
Blush Family, First Garden Harvest
We traveled from campground to campground throughout 2015 and decided we wanted to stay in one spot long enough...
Have you ever heard of the book Gaia's Garden, by Toby Hemenway? It's the best-selling book about permaculture in the world!
It's a classic among permaculture enthusiasts and sustainable living folks, thanks to its practical approach to growing food in...
From 1776 to 1937, hemp was a major American crop and textiles made from hemp were very common. Yet, The American Textile Museum, The Smithsonian Institute, and most American history books contain no mention of hemp. The government's War...
200 silent farmers
In a world of nearly nothing but tragic news updates and shootings, sometimes it’s nice when a little good news comes along, usually of some good deed. Recently 200 farmers in Nebraska did the unexpected when an...
Sustainable Yard Care
Keeping a neat and enjoyable outdoor space around your home doesn’t need to be a war on nature fought with weed killer, fossil fuels, and store bought ornaments. In fact, pesticides can leach into our air, water...
It's Winter, and many of us are starting to plan our Spring gardens.
When funds are limited, however--you may constantly be asking yourself,
"What's the best thing to invest in?"
Should you shell out for concrete blocks to build raised beds, or...