One of our goals this year is to expand our herb garden, and try to establish it as a true perennial herb garden. I’d like it if, year after year, we got as many plants as possible to voluntarily grow and produce aromatic herbs and seeds. Our hens love herbs, and it’s one of those…
Are you ready for spring? I can’t hear you. Are you ready for spring?! I know I am. To beat these chilly blues, I’ve been planning my garden. Right now I’m deciding what to plant where. Last year, I made a few companion planting mistakes I’ll be sure to avoid this year. We’ve built our raised beds, and…
Ready to start your garden, and wondering when to start seeds indoors under lights? Well, I got answers for you. And it won’t even cost you a dime. This article is an excerpt from my best selling book, Organic By Choice: The (Secret) Rebel’s Guide To Backyard Gardening. You can buy it on Amazon or…
Getting started with gardening this year? Feeling overwhelmed? (Or just want to get it right the first time?) You need help in choosing the right organic gardening supplies. You can choose to grow organic for life and you can start today. With the right tools, gardening becomes easy, enjoyable, and successful. Let’s do a quick…
When we first started our farm, funds were tight, so I would scour free pallet barn plans for ideas about how to build the various coops, pig, and goat houses we eventually built on the farm. While we didn’t always use pallets (see my free duck house plans here. I re-use a brand new aluminum…
Longing for the days when people used to grow their own vegetables through traditional sweat and dirt…..but don’t have the time? Well, it’s time to get off your butt. Consider this your call to action: a beginner’s guide to square foot gardening layouts. (This article is an excerpt from my best selling gardening book, Organic…
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