All posts about gardening and permaculture
Introduction It is now that time of the year where the garden looks barren and all you can see are the ghosts of what once was. It is a sad sight to see, but it is fun to reflect on how the season went and what you would do different next year. Without some type …
5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Garden for Next Year Read More »
Introduction This past week I decided to take a break from my creative pursuits and consume some content rather than create. While browsing through YouTube, I stumbled across a documentary titled Seed: The Untold Story. I decided to give it a try and watched the entire documentary. Within the documentary they discussed how big agricultural …
3 Indigenous Corn Varieties You Should Consider Growing Read More »
Introduction For most of my life, I never really thought about how garlic grew or the people who grew garlic as a living. Despite garlic adding so much flavor to the dishes it is added to, I never seemed interested in growing my own when I got the chance. For some reason I was content …
My First Time Planting Garlic: A General Growing Guide Read More »
Introduction For many, the pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) isn’t a familial tree. I can say that for most of my life up until the more recent years, I wasn’t familiar with them either. Even though I and many other Americans aren’t familiar with this tree, it has its own purpose and place within the native …
My Passion For The Pawpaw Tree: And My Reasoning Behind it Read More »
Introduction For many across the Midwest, we are taught to be familiar with cultivated plants like sorghum, wheat, corn, and soybeans. Anything else is typically regarded as a “weed” and sprayed to make room for more grazing/field space. If you end up wandering by some fields along water or in pastures with thick brambles during …
Wild Plums, Sustainable Food Hidden in Plain Sight Read More »
Introduction Have you ever wondered about the quality and freshness of your bread, flour, or corn meal? Have you thought about the amount of sugar and processed ingredients in the average loaf of bread? Have you wanted to possess the ability to generate cups of flour from grain that has been stored longer than the …
Introduction When someone speaks about bats in the United States, many tend to only think about negative things. The average American only knows what they are told in regards to what Hollywood and the media shows. Typically, bats are associated with things such as vampirism, death, and fear. They are a symbol for all things …
Introduction This past spring and early summer I spent about 30 hours a week working as a shift supervisor/manager for a locally owned popup greenhouse retail store in my state. Now, I cannot legally mention the business’ name as I have no permanent professional affiliation with said company. Further, I must deeply express that the …
7 Things I Learned Working at a Garden Center This Summer Read More »
Introduction Recently, I decided to pull the trigger and finally buy a pressure canner. I have wanted to buy one for the past few years as it is a great tool to ensure food security within your own household and can save you money in the long run. The only things holding me back from …
Introduciton As the early growing season seems to be winding down and the mid-late season plants seem to be making their full debut into the garden as mature adults or prepubescent teens it may seem like time to start thinking about the fall. If you go to your local hardware or conventional plant nursery, they …
5 Ways to Organically Increase Your Gardens Fertility For Next Year Read More »