How backyard chickens can be the hardest-working compost makers in a garden

Backyard chickens are having a moment in the gardening spotlight after a popular post showed how they can help turn organic ...

Permaculture gardener says the 'weeds' in your yard may be trying to build a food forest

In the clip, permaculture expert Mike Hoag notes that so-called "weeds" should not be seen as automatic pests but as plants ...
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How to Grow a Permaculture Food Forest in Your Yard (and Why You Should)

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...
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The Art of Lazy Composting | How to Make High-Quality Compost the Simple Way

Lazy composting. It is my favourite way to make fantastic homemade compost and is perfect for anyone looking for a simple way to make compost in your own vegetable gardens. backgardens or allotments.
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Johns Island home incorporates 'permaculture' for sustainable farming

On just over an acre of land, Linda Geronilla's home stands out from others in the neighborhood. It's not the solar panels on her home's roof that won her national awards for energy conservation but ...
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Case Study: Making a Living From a Permaculture Garden

Real-life stories show how one can create a profitable business through permaculture design and practice. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, ...