Checkermallows, or checkerblooms, are a fantastic and easy-to-grow perennial vegetable native to the Pacific Northwest (PNW). But they’re also found in California and other areas in the western United States. They can make a great edible addition to your gardens, food forests, or other growing spaces! Let’s dive into why checkermallows are such a great […]
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Digging up potatoes can be a lot of work, but there is an easier option. That option is to skip the digging and grow no-dig potatoes! While potatoes are often hilled up with soil, all they really need is a good mulch layer. Let’s dive into why this is a great option for growing potatoes. […]
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Sufficient nitrogen in soil is key for abundant harvests. Without enough, your plants may be stunted or have yellow leaves. But how do you add nitrogen to your garden soil? Keep reading to learn how to do this in the short run, and how to build healthy soil over time.
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Hedgerows bring a lot to any wild homestead. But if you’ve never planted one before, it can be hard to know how to start a hedgerow. Here are 5 steps you can take to successfully start your own hedgerow.
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Rock piles, log surrogates, and other similar features are great for attracting beneficial wildlife. But where should you place habitat features to maximize your pest control? There are a couple simple strategies you should follow to get the most out of these. Let’s dive into these so you can get the most out of your […]
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Traditional hand tools can be a great help on a wild homestead. These simple tools are easy to repair, and they don’t take gas or electricity to run. You can just grab them and go. Let’s take a look at 5 traditional hand tools—the scythe, bill hook, sickle, hori hori, and machete.
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How often have you heard about a perennial vegetable only to discover that it won’t grow in your climate? This seems to happen a fair bit. But there are actually a number of fantastic cold-hardy perennial vegetables. Keep reading to learn more about these great vegetables.
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Finding native plants for your wild homestead can be challenging and expensive. A great way to get them for free is to salvage native plants growing wild. But if you’re not careful, doing this can harm natural habitats, which is counter to the goal of cultivating abundance for people, plants and animals. Let’s dive into […]
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If you’re wanting to get started with perennial vegetables, then sorrel is a great place to start. These great vegetables can be grown in cold and warm areas, making them a great addition to most temperate gardens. Plus, they’re easy to use and grow. Let’s dive into these fantastic vegetables.
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Did you know that shrubs are awesome? While trees tend to get more focus in food forest designs, the shrub layer can provide a large amount of food along with other great benefits. Let’s look at 5 reasons shrubs rock, and why your food forest may need more of them!
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