All posts about gardening and permaculture
Introduction My senior year of college I was granted the opportunity to take a microbiome senior seminar. The class at first seemed a bit dry, but I soon learned to appreciate the class for what it was based on the new information being provided to me. Prior to taking the course, I knew almost nothing […]
3 Reasons Why Gardeners Have Better Gut Microbiomes Read More »
Introduction Christmas is tomorrow and currently I am sitting in a creaky rocking chair, typing away while trying to imagine what gifts I will be receiving tomorrow and how others will react to the gifts I got them. Christmas can be a stressful time for those who are doing some last minute shopping and don’t
5 Perfect Gift Ideas for Nature Lovers Read More »
Introduction Over the past few years there has been a shift in the conservation/sustainability world. Many are starting to shift their mindset away from previously conceived notions regarding the environmental impact of raising livestock across the United States. Many people have moving their diets away from red meat as to do their part in helping
How Cows and Bison Can Revive Our Grasslands Read More »
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
4 Reasons Why EVERYONE Should Own a Grain Mill Read More »
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
How Bats Play a Bigger Role Than We Think Read More »