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Learning How to Design and Maintain a Permaculture Garden

Permaculture is a design approach for growing food with ecological integrity. Learn ideas for designing and maintaining your own garden ecosystem that has the diversity, stability, and resilience of a natural ecosystem.

Wild herbs have long been known for their medicinal value. Learn about a number of wild herbs to grow in your garden to have your own free pharmacy.

6 Fruit Crops to Propagate for Free from Cuttings: Growing fruit crops is really exciting, but the cost of buying new plants is not. Here are 6 fruit crops to propagate for free from cuttings.

Growing fruit is really exciting, but the cost of buying new plants is not. Here are 6 fruit crops to propagate for free from cuttings.

Create a Food Forest for a Low-Maintenance Garden: A food forest, or edible forest garden, is a food production strategy. Find out how to create a low-maintenance, permaculture garden with edible rewards! #microfarm #foodforest #ediblelandscaping #permaculture #suburbanpermaculture #perennialcrops

A food forest, or edible forest garden, is a food production strategy. Find out how to create a low-maintenance, permaculture garden with edible rewards!

A fruit tree guild is a permaculture technique for disease-resistant, high-yield gardens. Learn more about this style of growing fruit trees that thrive.

How to Develop the Permaculture Homestead in Phases: Here's how to create a plan that breaks down all your dreams for your permaculture homestead into bite-sized phases of development. #permaculture

Here’s how to create a plan that breaks down all your dreams for your permaculture homestead into bite-sized phases of development.

By drawing these six maps, you can create a permaculture farm design that maximizes your efforts for a low-maintenance homestead.

12 Perennial Crops to Grow in Wet Soil: Wet soil can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardeners. Here are some tips for improving the soil condition and 12 perennial crops to grow.

Wet soil can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardeners. Here are some tips for growing in wet soil and 12 perennial crops to try.

6 Flowers to Grow in the Vegetable Garden: Flowers in the vegetable garden can reduce pest problems and improve biodiversity. Here are the six best flowers to grow for healthy garden crops.

Flowers in the vegetable garden can reduce pest problems and improve biodiversity. Here are the six best flowers to grow for healthy garden crops.

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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.

Popular Articles

Here's a Quick Way to Terrace a Hill: Are you challenged with sloping land? Here's a solution to stop erosion on a hillside and create an easily-navigable terrace garden.
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. #permaculture #conservation
Transitioning to a No-Till Garden: Have you heard about the ecological benefits of the no-till garden? Replace your old habits with these essential steps for a successful transition.

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  10. Suburban Homesteading
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