Soil erosion literally means you'll have less land on your homestead or farm. Here's how to stop it rom happening, and how to prevent it in the future.

Have you ever wanted to grow your fresh vegetables, but don’t have the space for a traditional garden? Or maybe you’re curious about more efficient, soil-free

Le printemps est là depuis déjà plusieurs semaines. Alors, même si des épisodes de vents froids s'intercalent entre les moments de grand soleil, on commence déjà à s'installer dehors pour un déjeuner, une sieste ou un moment de détente. Petit jardin...

"Afristar Foundation utilises Permaculture design systems as the primary methodology of our community development strategy. Permaculture is an optimistic,

When I see Wattle fencing, I feel the moist British fog clinging to my skin, and a wistful smile crosses my face. Here's my tutorial for Wattle Fencing!

If you’re a poultry fan curious about the world’s cutest chicken breeds, you’ve come to the perfect spot. Discover, read, ... Read more

Whether you want to reduce your grass lawn or replace it, there are lots of options for alternative eco-lawns including wildflowers, clovers, and fescue grass seed mixes.

9 Dwarf Trees With High Yield Great For Small Areas! When it comes to gardening in small spaces, dwarf trees are a fantastic choice. These compact beauties not only add aesthetic appeal but also provide

You might be surprised at just how beneficial attracting bats to your backyard and garden can be. And, just how easy it is to do with a bat house!

I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…

Inside: Discover beautiful bushes that make your front yard inviting and stylish. Transform your home’s front space with 21 amazing options.

Essential September tasks for your Arizona garden. From pruning to watering guidelines, prepare your garden for the next planting season.

See how to care for lavender plants this fall to help them survive winter - and to set the stage for healthy, blooming plants next summer!

Pruning raspberries every year is essential for harvesting a bumper crop. Here's how and when to prune your canes depending on your raspberry variety.

Growing elderberry - Gather trimmings now, and by this summer you'll be making elderflower lemonade. Next summer you'll be harvesting for pies, jam & syrup.

Tackle the impossible by growing pumpkins in containers. Learn the ins and outs of raising your own pumpkin crop in pots from HGTV.

How to Grow Blackberries at Home: Blackberries can grow in most temperate climates with mild winters. Blackberry plants grow in most soils and are not too hard to establish in most home gardens.

You don't have to buy special plants if you have a sloping garden. With these tips, you can create beautiful borders on any kind of slope.

Want to build a garden trellis that's cheap and easy? These DIY trellis ideas for the garden are quick to make and don't cost much.

How To Grow Huge Tomato Plants Indoors Over The Winter! Winter might bring chilly temperatures and snow-covered landscapes, but that doesn’t mean you have to bid farewell to your green thumb until spring. With a

Learn everything you need to know to grow winter squash and pumpkins - including planting, pollination, pests, harvest, storage and more.

Propagate Hydrangea cuttings in 2 easy steps! Multiply beautiful Hydrangeas for free in 2 weeks. Start rooting plants with a FAIL PROOF propagation secret!

A chicken tunnel allow your fowls to forage food in your backyard within a controlled space while conditioning the surrounding soil. Click the link!

Learn how to build super easy, fast, and attractive raised garden beds! This is a 30-minute DIY project & is perfect for growing your own vegetable garden!

Here we are at our first year raising meat Birds. Pre covid we ordered 60 Cornish giants from UFA (united farmers of Alberta) 30 for us and 30 for my Father in law. First we had to build a Chicken …

A hugel bed (also known as hugelkultur) is basically a garden bed filled with logs. In theory, the logs will absorb rainwater like a sponge, allowing for less frequent watering of the bed. As the l…

Did you know that there are plants that repel snakes? If you're one of those people, or you live in an area with a lot of snakes check out this list of snake repellent plants.

I don’t think I’m in the minority when I say that dahlias have to be among the most beautiful flowers that you can grow. I mean, just look at this gorgeous bouquet of dahlias:

Come learn how to remove grass, including several ways to smother, kill, or otherwise physically remove lawn - plus tips on weed suppression & ground cover.

See the three simple secrets to get spring flowering clematis to bloom again and again. Enjoy your clematis longer than ever this year!

Apples have been a staple wintertime crop for hundreds of years, and that goes well beyond applesauce. Canning and freezing are relatively new discoveries, and our ancestors developed a number of unique ways to preserve

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Can you really homestead on 1 acre of land or less? Yes! Here's how to make the most of your small homestead by choosing the best livestock and plants!

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Sow these flower seeds in fall for beautiful blooms the following spring and summer.