Compost worm farms transform household waste into a resource, a very valuable resource, a nutrient-rich fertilizer (liquid and solid) while also closing the loop on food waste cycles in households. Compost worms are a great way to make your own fertilizer for organic gardening, and they are equally as good for recycling food waste at […]
If you think keeping a few chickens around in your backyard (or on the homestead) are only useful for providing you with fresh eggs, then think again. They can also be put to work in the garden so you don’t have to work as hard and so they help earn their keep too! And don’t […]
Take a look at how permaculture farming is growing rapidly in India. Manisha Lath Gupta, who was an executive vice president in a private bank, decided to grow healthy food for herself and her family in 2011. She and her husband then created a food forest called Aanandaa on the principles of permaculture. Aanandaa farm […]
The Plummery is a suburban home where a backyard permaculture garden measuring only 100 sq/m (1076 sq feet) produces over 400kg / 900 pounds of food year-round. In this tour of the garden Kat Lavers describes her approach to gardening, including vertical and biointensive growing, and how important it is – and possible! – for […]
In this video Morag Gamble demonstrates how to make a simple and affordable no-dig garden using her very effective method. The no dig method of cultivation is ideal for a couple of reasons. It’s a great way to provide a rich soil to grow in, and to clear a weed-infested growing area. Plus you also […]
In this short video you’ll learn how to grow your own potatoes in really small spaces. Morag Gamble shows you how to grow big bagfuls of potatoes in a very small space using old sacks or bags, compost, a handful of mulch and some sprouting potatoes. Potato grow bags are a great idea for small […]
This homestead will surely inspire your dreams! Talk about an ideal place for growing our favorite tropical foods & temperate veggies (thanks to the incredible climate)! We were so impressed with this site during the last trip that we had to come back to see the latest updates to this open-air home & impressive tropical […]
Should you use landscape fabric? What causes it to fail? Are there any alternatives to a synthetic weed barrier? What should be considered as a long term solution? Landscape or weed fabrics create an impassible barrier that stops the upwards growth of plants from underneath. For this barrier to work properly though, an application of […]
We would only fall short on describing just how incredible of an operation this brilliant homeowner has created to feed not only his own family, but also those who come to visit. You just have to witness it for yourself! In this special feature, you will find a whole range of permaculture techniques & some […]
Forests are ecosystems with a diversity of plants, animals, and fungi. They were designed by nature to have perfect balance. A food forest is a version of this in which the different, balanced components produce food. When we understand how nature creates its ecosystem, we can model that with productive species to produce food sustainably, […]