Permaculture

Young girl examining plants in a raised garden bed through a magnifying glass. Young girl examining plants in a raised garden bed through a magnifying glass. Young girl examining plants in a raised garden bed through a magnifying glass. Young girl examining plants in a raised garden bed through a magnifying glass.
Growing Methods


Not all traditional companion planting recommendations hold up to modern day science, but some do. Monica Mansfield pored through numerous...

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Growing Methods


What plants should you use to attract pollinators to your garden? Barbara Shaw gives her advice.

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Plant Growth


There is soil and then there is dirt. They look alike to the untrained eye, however, there is a huge difference between the two.

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Growing Methods


Companion planting is an important strategy in keeping gardens healthy without a lot of pesticides or labor. Knowing what plants are good...

Adding Animals to a Home Food System Adding Animals to a Home Food System Adding Animals to a Home Food System Adding Animals to a Home Food System
Growing Methods


Many home-based food growers resist the idea of adding any form of livestock to their food system for fear of what might be involved.

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