Turn Your Food Forest Into a Frost Buffer: Smart Canopy and Layout Techniques
If you’ve gardened in Florida for any length of time, you already know that winter is unpredictable. One year, you’re...
Why Winter Wildlife Habitat-Building Matters in a Thriving Florida Food Forest
Just a couple of years ago, our quiet neighborhood, originally developed in the 1980s, contained mostly empty lots full of...
The Hidden Garden Pest: Root-Knot Nematodes and How to Outsmart Them Naturally
If you’re managing a food forest or organic edible garden in Florida (and beyond), you’ve probably dealt with seemingly endless...
What We Forgot About Farming: The Permaculture Practices We Need Now
During my birth month, I’m indulging in a bit of reflection, not only about my life as I enter the...
Moon Phase Gardening: Fact, Fiction, or Folklore?
In permaculture, where observation and working with nature are core principles, does the potential impact of the moon on gardening have any validity?
How Permaculture Supports Your Internal Microbiome: Cultivating Health from the Ground Up
When we talk about health, we often focus on things like diet, exercise, and stress management. But a key piece...
The Summer Solstice: Honoring the Longest Day in the Garden
The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, holds deep meaning for many cultures around the world. It’s the...
Common Mistakes in New Food Forests (And How to Avoid Them)
Establishing a food forest is one of the most rewarding steps we can make toward creating a sustainable lifestyle, but...
Hugelkultur: How to Build Better Soil, Save Water, Grow Abundantly
I’m always looking for ways to streamline food forest development and maintenance. Initially, I kept compost bins at the back...
Dirt Cheap Food Forest: How to Build Abundance on a Budget
Starting a food forest doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, with a little creativity, you can build one...
