One of the worst things you can do for the health of your soil is to clean up spent plants and debris in fall and let the soil sit in the open all winter. It is also a recipe for a disastrous amount of weeds in the spring. At the very least you should cover with mulch or cardboard but there are other things you can do that are very beneficial. The health of your garden or farm's soil is the foundation of successful and sustainable agriculture. Over time, soil can become depleted, lose its … [Read more...]
Creating a Bountiful Food Forest: Designing and Implementing Permaculture Principles
Imagine stepping into a lush and vibrant ecosystem teeming with a variety of edible plants, harmoniously intermingling and supporting each other's growth. This is the essence of a food forest, a sustainable and self-sufficient agroecosystem designed using permaculture principles. In this article, we will explore the steps to design and implement a food forest, and provide plant suggestions for each layer, ensuring an abundant and diverse harvest. Let's dive in! Understanding Permaculture: … [Read more...]
Where Will My Passions Lead Me
Often times I wonder where all of my passions will ultimately lead me. I am very passionate about so many things I just wonder which one deserves the most cultivation and care so that I can truly make an impact...leave my mark. I am passionate about children, the environment, the organic movement, sustainable agriculture, ecologically and socially "fair" food, eating local, and art among other things. So when I dream of what I want my life to be I have a hard time picking a path and sticking … [Read more...]
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