Tenth Acre Farm

Permaculture for the Suburbs

Growing black raspberries is a simple and rewarding experience. Here’s how to grow black raspberries in the small-scale garden or edible landscape.

April is an exciting month for gardeners. Here are some ideas for prioritizing seed starting, planting seedlings, garden maintenance, and more.

The parking strip—that sliver of grass between the street and the sidewalk—is generally overlooked. Get these strategies for growing edibles in that space.

Comfrey fertilizer has long been touted as a miracle by permaculture enthusiasts. Does it really have soil-boosting properties? Let’s weigh the research.

Are you ready to start digging in the dirt? In this March Garden Guide, I share what you need to know to have a great spring garden.

As new worm bin owners, we didn’t know what it looked like when we had added the right amount of food, or when the moisture levels or volume of bedding were just right. There was definitely a learning curve…and sometimes things go wrong in a worm bin and fruit flies develop. Learn how to get rid of them quickly, and how to avoid getting them again in the future

A permaculture swale is a technique for capturing and storing water in a garden. Learn how to build a swale in the home landscape.

A permaculture swale is a technique that captures water for irrigation and slowing runoff. Learn what a swale is and why you might need one in your yard.