While many in the world are completely dependent on large scale agriculture, the Russian people feed themselves. Their agricultural economy is small scale, predominantly organic and in the

Are you interested in making a side income with your own home based aquaponics system or perhaps pursuing a full blown commercial venture? If so, these 7 tips will help…

‘Lasagna gardening’ is a no-dig permaculture method which is perfect for small spaces and even works on rocky ground and places where the soil quality is less than

Got any overripe tomatoes in your fridge? Don’t throw them away! Instead, turn them into seedlings and grow entirely new tomatoes in just a handful of days. In

Along with green onions, garlic is one of the best health-friendly plants you can grow at home. It is super-easy and super-cheap. You may not like its taste

Did you know that diapers can help your plants grow in a whole number of ways, including cutting your watering schedule in half? I love the idea that simple

Used coffee grounds are a great free resource to put to work in your garden. They can be used to enrich the soil with nitrogen and other minerals,

What do you do when life gives you lemons? You plant the seeds and grow some more! Learning how to grow a lemon tree from seed is surprisingly rewarding and easy.

Most fruit and vegetable plants of the same family, including potato and tomato plants of any variety, can be grafted to create one plant. The upper part of

Once used in love potions, and to perfume wealthy Romans, this age-old spice comes in 2 known varieties — Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) and Cinnamomum cassia (cassia). The

School gardens are blossoming across the country. Over the past decade, school gardens have grown from a rarity to a well-known concept that continues to gain traction in

Well-brewed compost tea is rich in microorganisms that are highly beneficial to your plants’ growth and health. The soil is full of microorganisms that aid plant growth and

From vertical farms to solar-powered “farms from a box,” we’ve seen how farming technology has grown leaps and bounds in recent years. But for those who prefer something a little

Val and Eli take us on a tour of their magical permagarden in Jacksonville FL. They have created a wonderful, natural space filled with self-sustaining fruits, vegetables, herbs,

With an average cost per head of fancy lettuce at $2 a piece at the market, setting up an operation like this in your backyard could gross you

Watch Paul Taylor transform a high maintenance lawn, including building a contour dam and swale, into an abundant food-producing system that will produce tons of food annually. In

Alex Ojeda in Jacksonville, Florida, gives us a tour of the techniques, philosophies, and plantings in his back yard permaculture garden… Tour: Part 1… “The thing that makes

Hugelkultur (pronounced HOO-gul-culture), is roughly translated from the German phrase “hill culture” and refers to a raised gardening style that takes place over mounds or – you guessed

If you think YOU’VE got “limited space” to grow enough of your own food, then it might be time to think again. Here’s the incredibly inspiring story of