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Learning How to Harvest Rainwater for Irrigation

Water is an essential component of a stable and resilient ecosystem. Learn ideas for harvesting rainwater to irrigate your permaculture garden with a free resource.

Raised beds on pavement is a strategy for gardeners with limited growing space. Learn how to grow food on paved surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.

Raised beds on pavement is a strategy for gardeners with limited growing space. Learn how to grow food on paved surfaces such as concrete or asphalt.

Learn how to build a rain garden that captures rainwater runoff from hard surfaces, such as a roof or pavement, for irrigation or to reduce water pollution.

How to Improve Clay Soil in 6 Steps

Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.

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.

Contour gardening is a way to use the land’s topography to manage water and grow more easily on a slope. Here’s how to utilize the contour in your garden.

Rain barrels can fill up within minutes. By connecting your rain barrels to a rain garden, you can make the most of harvesting rainwater for irrigation.

Designing your homestead garden can be overwhelming. Here’s how a permaculture designer can help you meet your goals, and what to look for in a designer.

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.

Are you challenged with sloping land? Here’s a solution to stop erosion on a hillside and create an easily-navigable terrace garden.

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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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