What are nitrogen fixers? These fantastic plants can give a tremendous boost to your garden and wild homestead. They do it by working with bacteria to take nitrogen from air and put it into the ground where your plants need it. But how do you get started with these plants, and what are some examples […]
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Are you making the most of cool microclimates? While often seen as a negative, you can actually use cool microclimates to your advantage to increase harvests on your wild homestead. In a warming world, having cool areas on your wild homestead provides a relief from the heat and can help you extend harvests of cool-weather […]
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Creating warm microclimates is a great way to push the bounds of what you can grow on your wild homestead. This is also a great way to create a longer growing season and get more harvests. But there are downsides to creating warm microclimates, especially in a warming world. Let’s dive into warm microclimates and […]
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So you’re ready to start your new vegetable garden. But where? How do you pick a location for your new garden? You want to get this right, since you don’t want to have to move your garden. Plus, you want your new garden to thrive! Let’s answer this question together to help you get the […]
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Are you working on nature’s time frame? You work hard on your wild homestead, and you can’t wait to reap the fruits of your labor. But if you try to rush against the pace of nature, you’ll only end up making more work for yourself. When you take a moment to think on nature’s time […]
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Why do native plants matter? What makes a plant native, anyway? And why should you care? When you’re planning and building your wild homestead, native plants probably aren’t the first thing on your mind. But ignoring these plants will result in less abundance on your homestead—and consequences for the wider world as well. If you […]
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Want an abundance of plant life without all the costs? An abundance of new plant life can transform your wild homestead. But all those plants can be expensive to buy, and time consuming to grow—particularly on a large scale. Buying bareroot plants and plugs are an excellent way to get lots of plants without all […]
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Let’s get started with polyculture in your garden! What is polyculture, you ask? Polyculture is a way of growing a mix of different plants in a single garden plot. (As opposed to a monoculture, where every garden plot only has a single plant.) Planting in polyculture is a great way to generate more harvests with […]
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One of the best ways to work with nature on your wild homestead is to create a habitat feature. While this may sound technical, it’s really quite simple—and you will love the results. Your new habitat features will result in less pests and more harvests for you and your family. Let’s get started!
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Feeling overwhelmed about starting a fruit tree guild? Unsure what to do first? A fruit tree guild is a powerful way to cultivate a healthy, abundant system centered around a tree. But it can seem like a daunting feat, trying to pick out not just your fruit tree, but also 12+ plants to keep it […]
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