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November 15, 2019November 19, 2019

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”

January 3, 2019January 6, 2020

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?”

November 6, 2018November 9, 2018

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?

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July 26, 2018September 15, 2018

10 Best Books To Help You Begin Your Homesteading Journey

Yes, the internet is great. People can search for and learn about anything they have ever wanted to know. I use the internet all the time when I need an answer to a specific question right now, and I am so grateful to be able to do so. But there is just something about a book, don’t you think? I am a lifelong book lover and nothing replaces the feel of a book in my hands, turning the pages, and the satisfying feeling when I have finished, filled with new knowledge that was gained through trial and error by the people who came before me. I also think a book is much more fun to read in a hammock, or under a tree than a smart phone. The books I am going to recommend turned me from someone who was just a homesteading wannabe into someone who was capable of fulfilling that mission. I read many, many more books than this only journey. These were my absolute favorites, and I had a hard time choosing only ten. I asked myself the question: If the internet suddenly was not available, which books about homesteading would you want on your shelf? Warning: Do not read these books unless you want to get seriously fired up about becoming a farmer! There is an incredible amount of wisdom contained in the following pages. Please save yourself time, money, and stress and do your research before undertaking a lifestyle that is completely new to you. This post contains affiliate links. Continue reading “10 Best Books To Help You Begin Your Homesteading Journey”