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Healthy plants don’t grow alone. Learn how living soil supports plant health through roots, microbes, organic matter, air, and water—and discover five practical ways to nurture soil ecology for a stronger, more self-renewing garden.

A garden view shows annual crops intermingled with perennials and flowers with a forest backdrop.

A monoculture may look tidy, but it concentrates risk. Discover five simple ways to increase biodiversity, support healthier soil and natural pest control, and build greater garden resilience.

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Observation is an essential first step in permaculture site design. Learn how to use this powerful tool for blending your goals with your land’s ecology.

Get Them What They’ll Love: Tenth Acre Farm Gift Guide for Permaculture Gardeners

Whether they’re into vegetable gardens, fruit trees, food forests, or a little bit of everything, these thoughtful permaculture gardener gift collections are sure to make your favorite gardener–or yourself–happy!

Compost used to be the heart of organic gardening. Now, herbicide contamination is a major concern. Learn 5 questions to ask before buying compost soil.

growing community with a community garden

Read about how one suburb created a community garden that demonstrates a permaculture response to land repair, community fellowship, and growing food.

Compost can easily be contaminated with persistent herbicide which may harm your garden. Learn the cause and how to keep it out of your compost bin.

basket with sweet potatoes harvested from the garden

Follow this step-by-step guide to harvesting, curing, and storing sweet potatoes so you can have delicious, homegrown sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving Dinner.

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Amy StrossHi, I’m Amy!

I'm the author of
The Suburban Micro-Farm:
Modern Solutions for Busy People
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Join me as I share my permaculture gardening adventures in the suburbs.

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  2. Composting
  3. Edible Landscaping
  4. Garden Planning
  5. Growing and Using Herbs
  6. Growing Fruit Crops
  7. Growing Vegetables
  8. Permaculture Gardening
  9. Rainwater Harvesting
  10. Suburban Homesteading

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