Using Wood Chips in the Garden
Spring is an excellent time of year to add wood chip mulch to your garden, before summer kicks your homesteading […]
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garden, mulch, permaculture, soil health
Building Soil Quality with Leaves
Most of us are constantly working on increasing the soil quality of our gardens – both the soil nutrients and
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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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Garden Installation: Part IV
The backyard has taken shape! The concept for the backyard is to create an edible food forest. It’s similar in
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design, food forest, garden, mulch, sheet mulching, soil health
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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Why Practice Crop Rotation?
It’s time to start planting your fall crops. I know, I know… it seems crazy to think about winter when
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Lasagna Compost
It’s almost time to close the chapter on our former homestead, as new folks are ready to move in. I
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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