Spring Garden Prep
There might be snow or ice on the ground where you live, but it’s already time for some spring garden […]
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backyard livestock, compost, garden, modern homesteading, plants, seeds, soil health, trees
Garden Installation: Part II
With irrigation construction complete, the next phase of our garden installation was site preparation. All that sod had to be
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clay, compost, design, garden, projects, soil health
Lasagna Compost
It’s almost time to close the chapter on our former homestead, as new folks are ready to move in. I
May To Do List
It’s that time of year when the garden needs help transitioning from spring to summer. Here is a rundown of
How to Improve Clay Soil
Having good soil structure is crucial for growing a healthy garden, but most of us are not blessed with perfect
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Spring Soil Prep
Before you get spring planting fever, take the time to replenish your garden soil first. It’s the best way to
Winter Compost Maintenance
There is one garden chore that doesn’t take a break in the wintertime: making compost. It’s a good excuse to
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compost, frugal, garden, soil health
Three Bin Compost System
That brown stuff my veggies are planted in isn’t “dirt” – it’s “soil”, a substance teeming with life from the
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compost, soil health
Harvesting Compost
Building a compost bin system is one of the first things I do when I move into a new place.
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compost, garden, soil health
Raised Bed Soil Prep
Soil is a complex web of life with billions of living organisms operating within its structure. Vegetables require a lot
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