Planting a Wildflower Garden

Why Would I Want a Wildflower Garden?

A wildflower garden or meadow is an easy and low maintenance way to add beauty to an outdoor space. Some people are switching to the wildflower meadow in their backyards instead of a lawn, and these easy to grow flowers are also perfect for edges of property, ditches, or along a driveway. These flowers are pretty to look at and they are an important  food source for butterflies, bees, birds, and other pollinators. There has been a dramatic decline in pollinator numbers in recent decades, providing a poison free food source for them is one way to Continue reading “Planting a Wildflower Garden”

Eat Your Flowers

E393F872-B258-46CA-8A95-0C9290616456.jpegDid you know many varieties of flowers are edible and jam packed with vitamins, minerals and micro nutrients? Placing fresh flowers on your dinner or dessert plate is a way to add beauty and nutrition to your meals. If you are a parent, it may even be a way to get your child to eat a little healthier if they are hesitant about eating vegetables. Flower salad anyone? You probably already knew you could eat dandelions, and if you did not know, Continue reading “Eat Your Flowers”

What Is Permaculture?

Permaculture is a way of approaching design in which we seek to work in cooperation with the given environment rather than against it. It is most commonly used to describe a form of agriculture, but the 12 principles it is based on can really be applied to any type of design. Yes, I said principles. As far as I know, permaculture is the only type of gardening that has a set of ethics. This philosophy was created by Continue reading “What Is Permaculture?”

Gifts For Homesteaders

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Homesteaders may not be the easiest bunch to shop for. The ones I know generally have less of a penchant for “stuff”. Homesteaders are typically practical people who do not feel the need to conform, so whatever the must have item of right now is, it is probably not a great fit. Here are some gift ideas for the homesteader in your life, or even those who dream of a homestead.  I wrote a post a while back about some of the best books for homesteaders, these books are focused on those who are beggining their journey. If you are looking for sustainable gift giving ideas, you can find some great ones by clicking here. In this article you will find Continue reading “Gifts For Homesteaders”

A Fruit Tree Is A Good Idea. A Fruit Tree Guild Is An Even Better One.

Fall and Spring are both great times of year to plant fruit trees. Fall is my favorite time because a trees energy is directed toward root development in the Fall and towards vegetative growth in the Spring. So planting in Fall will allow a tree to get settled in and develop some root structure, giving it a better foundation for all the leaf, trunk, and branch growth that come in the Spring.

But instead of planting simply a fruit tree or two, why not plant a guild?

Continue reading “A Fruit Tree Is A Good Idea. A Fruit Tree Guild Is An Even Better One.”

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