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3 Keys to an Amazing Permaculture Backyard

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Want to create a permaculture backyard? You’re in luck! I have been studying permaculture for years now and have found that it has transformed my gardening. But what I love most about it is that permaculture is scalable, meaning you can use the same principles to design a 10-acre farm as you can a 1/10 […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: fall, permaculture, spring, summer

How to Create a Permaculture Food Forest or Forest Garden

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grapes growing in food forest

If growing more food with less work (while regenerating the land and providing healthy habitats for wildlife) is something you’d like to accomplish, then you must know about creating food forest gardens! I have been studying and practicing permaculture for years now and have had so much success. I have been able to grow more […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: permaculture, spring, summer, winter

Companion Planting and Plant Guilds: How to Get Started

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companion planting garden

Companion planting and plant guilds are two garden planning methods to master if growing more food with minimal effort is a goal you’re working towards. Since I started using this permaculture system of growing food, I have had many fewer problems with pests and sickly plants. Let me show you how these two techniques can […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: companion planting, intermediate, permaculture, plant guilds, spring

11 Perennial Vegetables and Fruit You Must Start Growing

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strawberries and chives growing

Planting perennial vegetables is one of the very best ways to expand your garden and grow your homesteading skills.  Beginners often learn how to garden by planting annuals like cucumbers and tomatoes. These traditional garden vegetables are easy to grow and great for those looking to get started gardening. But when you’re ready to invest […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: expert, intermediate, permaculture, spring, summer

How to Plan Your Garden: Learn Exactly What to Plant and How Much!

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Spring is an exciting time for gardeners and homesteaders! we’re planning and preparing for the coming growing season and dreaming about the amazing fruits, vegetables, and herbs we can grow. But have you ever been stumped about how much of each plant to grow for your family? Or maybe you’ve been unsure about which plants […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: beginner, homestead management, spring, winter

21 Shade-Loving Plants for Your Garden

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peas growing on vine

If you have ever considered shade-loving plants for your garden, this year is the perfect time to jump in! Gardeners often talk about growing sun-loving tomatoes and heat-basking basils. But what if your garden doesn’t receive much sunlight?  Thankfully, not all plants need a full day of baking in the hot sun to thrive. From […]

Filed Under: Gardening Tagged With: intermediate, spring, summer

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