Swales are shaping the future of sustainable land management—and they can transform your garden, homestead, or farm too! Whether you’re a passionate gardner, homesteader, or a farmer practicing permaculture, swales are a game-changing tool for capturing water, preventing erosion, and creating lush, productive land. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about...
Growing Guide for Japanese Wine Berries
Looking to add a unique, vibrant, and delicious perennial to your garden? Meet the Japanese wine berry—a gardener’s dream. Known for its delicate flavor, striking appearance, and easy-care nature, this edible gem is gaining attention among gardeners, permaculturists, and homesteaders alike. Whether you’re building a food forest or sprucing up your organic garden, Japanese...
3 Unique Heat-Resistant Spinach Alternatives to Grow This Summer
As the summer heat intensifies, so does the taste of fresh greens in the garden. Greens, like spinach (Spinacia oleracea), grow best in cool temperatures. Unfortunately, spinach, will bolt to seed from even the slightest exposure to heat. Some gardeners, including me, have trouble growing spinach in general. In past growing seasons I have...
5 Productive and cold hardy fig tree varieties to grow on your homestead or farm
What characteristics make a fig more productive and hardy for temperate climates when compared to other figs? 1. Cold Resistance A cold hardy fig generally will lignify quick enough to avoid getting wiped out my late or early frost or temperature dips. It’s important to note that micro climates are very important when...