All posts about gardening and permaculture
Introduction Have you ever considered growing your own sweet potatoes? The process of going from a single slip to actual sweet potatoes can be long, but I must say that it is fascinating to see what lies below the soil when it comes time to harvest. While sweet potatoes may not be considered a staple […]
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Introduction Lately, I have been reflecting on my hobbies and which ones I tend to gravitate towards most. One of my favorite hobbies/lifestyles that I tend to prioritize naturally is gardening (very surprising I know). Honestly, I do not consider gardening to really be a hobby or pastime, but really a lifestyle and a way
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Introduction So as I am sure many of you already know, I am really big into growing the three sisters growing method. I tend to allocate a large portion of my garden and growing space to just growing corn, beans, squash, and this year sunflowers. I did not invent this method of interplanting, I was
Hopi Dry Farming, a Tradition of Resilience and Food Security Read More »
Introduction This year I wanted to increase my growing potential in the garden. I decided to increase the amount of growing space I had. I did this by renting some local 23×24 ft. garden plots that were offered through my local ag-extension office. Soon after paying the $30 dollars for the two plots I realized
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Introduction Biochar is a relatively new, yet old topic in gardening and permaculture communities. It is described by the USDA North West hub as such, “Biochar is a stable solid, rich in carbon that is made from organic waste material or biomass that is partially combusted in the presence of limited oxygen”. Biochar was arguably
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Introduction Bean, beans, the musically fruit as the saying goes. In recent years I have noticed a slight bias or preference towards the incorporation of beans into my diet on a daily or weekly basis. Some people may argue that they would get sick of beans if they ate them that often or only consider
4 Amazing Heirloom Bean Varieties I am Growing This Summer Read More »
Introduction What if I told you that there was crop that you only needed to plant once which produces a (in my opinion) better tasting tuber than that of a traditional potato? To further enthrall you, it is more resistant to various pests, can grow in harsh climates, is better for the soil, and in
Jerusalem Artichokes, 5 Reasons Why You Should Grow Them Read More »
Introduction As the weather begins to become hotter, and the plants are beginning to mature one thing is for certain, water is going to evaporate. Along with the increased rate of water loss from both plants and the soil, there is also annoying appearance of weeds. For a lot of gardeners water loss is just
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Introductions I recently had the unfortunate luck of losing 8-12 brassica (kale, collard greens, broccoli, and cabbage) seedlings. I remember planting my tender seedlings that I had grown from seed one evening after work and returning the next day to discover that my seedlings had been nibbled to the ground. I initially thought that the
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Introduction The seasons have officially changed. It is now common to see grass changing colors from yellow to green (depending on species), birds are finally returning and life seems to be waking from its winter dormancy. I have even seen some honeybees make their debut to start the season by visiting some small dandelion flowers
5 Vegetables You Should Plant In March Read More »