Cow manure is considered one of the best garden amendments. At least it used to be. Here’s how manure in the garden may actually destroy your soil.
These Wild Herbs Will Make You Want to Grow Your Own Pharmacy
Wild herbs have many uses including adding medicinal value, fertilizing soil, and attracting beneficial insects. Here are some important wild herbs and why you should keep them around.
How to Build a Fruit Tree Guild
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.
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.
9 Organic Soil Amendments for Growing Vegetables
Do you have soil that is high in clay or sand? Here are some of my favorite organic soil amendments that can improve conditions for growing vegetables.
How to Grow Perennial Sunflowers for Food, Privacy, Mulch, Beneficial Insects, and More
Maximilian sunflower is a beautiful flower to add to your garden, but its uses go beyond beauty. Learn about this permaculture plant and 8 reasons to grow it in your landscape.
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.
7 Ways to Fertilize the Garden with Comfrey
Comfrey is a powerhouse in the garden–attracting pollinators and beneficial insects, providing medicinal value, and enriching soil with nutrients. Here are seven ways comfrey can fertilize the soil for healthier and more abundant crops.
