Food forests are organic edible landscapes created in layers that mimic systems found in nature. We find the same over...
It’s a worldview and a lifestyle. It’s about caring for people, the earth and the future. To put it simply, permaculture works with nature instead of against it.
Note: If you haven’t read part one of my grass-free lawn journey, go here first.I’d be willing to bet my...
For a grass alternative front lawn, consider Perennial Peanut Eco-turf, Frog Fruit, and Sunshine Mimosa.
In our area of north-central Florida, spring signals the return of balmy days and pleasantly cool nights. My perennials revive (happy sigh) … along with (groan) wave after wave of Florida pests. It sometimes seems as if one plague begins to subside only to make way for the next. What is an organic gardener to do?
Garden purchases can be hit or miss, but these are my top ten tried-and-true favorite buys for the garden. Most are things I use on a daily basis and can’t imagine doing without. Some would make excellent gifts. All are things I’ve personally used for years and highly recommend…
To live regeneratively, we are actively working toward restoration and revitalization.
Weather aside, there are many reasons to want a greenhouse whether or not we actually need one. This has been my experience…
Access to water is essential to any permaculture system. In permaculture design, we attempt to harvest and retain as much...
When I first began learning about and practicing permaculture, I was in it for simple organic growing and soil improvement...
Our sandy soil here in north-central Florida creates gardening challenges. It can’t store nutrients or retain water and there is...