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 system of growing food, I have had many fewer problems with pests and sickly plants. Let me show you how these two techniques can help […]
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11 Perennial Vegetables and Fruit You Must Start 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 […]
Apple Tree Guilds: Getting Started
While there are plenty of resources here at Our Inspired Roots on how to grow your own food, I haven’t gotten around to creating more specific permaculture-related content — particularly fruit tree guilds and apple tree guilds. So when I met Elle from Outdoor Happens, a permaculture enthusiast, I knew she would be a perfect […]
Permaculture Gardening: How to Grow More Food With Less Work
Do you want to grow more of your own food while spending less time and energy in the garden? You’re in the right place! This course on permaculture design is a great guide for beginners who want to get started growing a permaculture garden right away but don’t have the time or money to invest […]