This will likely be the last article that I submit to you for this little project. I must say that all in all this has been an experiment of mixed outcomes. There were many good takeaways from this test event if the yield outcome was less than ideal. One major take away from this was … Continue reading Tomatoes: Testing a Public Idea Conclusion
Month: June 2015
The Utility of Marking Edge in Permaculture
One of the most important aspects of permaculture design is edge. Edge is a fascinating point that is located between to different environments such as forest and glade. One of the difficulties that can arise in a permaculture site is the maintenance of edge. Typically the designer will know exactly where each and every edge … Continue reading The Utility of Marking Edge in Permaculture
Top-Bar Beekeeping: Keeping Bees the Natural Way
If you are here and reading at this page then you are more likely interested in nurturing bees in the most natural way possible, and that is the emphasis at the link below. They discuss natural top-bar beekeeping and caring for bees in a manner that doesn't exploit them. Check out their book; Top-Bar Beekeeping: … Continue reading Top-Bar Beekeeping: Keeping Bees the Natural Way
Bee Keeping; A Boon to the Permaculture Homestead
Beekeeping is a wonderful addition to an homestead that will provide many rewards, and requires only a minimal time and financial investment. The linked article takes you through some of the basic considerations prior to adding a hive to your homestead or permaculture farm. Not only will you be increasing the pollination of your fruits … Continue reading Bee Keeping; A Boon to the Permaculture Homestead
Local Farming Can Feed Most of America
Local farming can meet the needs of America. http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/1397597-local-farming-can-feed-most-of-america-says-new-study/
An Update to Recent Goings On
Things never seem to slow down, and there always seems to be something else that needs to be completed. The work is never done and a part of me is thankful for that. I am reminded of 1Thessalonians 4:11-12 which states: 11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, … Continue reading An Update to Recent Goings On
Permacultural Organic Market Gardening and Economic Performance Report
A very interesting an in-depth report on Permaculture Market Gardening. Very insightful, and couples well with information from The Market Gardener: A Successful Grower's Handbook for Small-scale Organic Farming Permacultural Organic Market Gardening and Economic Performance Report.
Crazy Days Around The Homestead
It is nearing summer and the days have become exceedingly busy around our homestead. We have four children and that always makes life super busy and exciting, but summer time brings a reduced school load and an increased chore load. Summer is usually an exceptionally busy time with building projects, adding new design elements to … Continue reading Crazy Days Around The Homestead
A Jean Pain Tomato Plantation
Time to explore more of the methods of Jean Pain as written in The Methods of Jean Pain. For this experiment a small tomato plantation of four indeterminate tomatoes. Although our experimental pile of brushwood compost is just underway and thus far from usable we were able to substitute a fresh pile of hot compost … Continue reading A Jean Pain Tomato Plantation
Tomatoes: Testing a Public Idea
If you have been on the internet for more than five minutes, or if that five minutes was spent on Facebook, Pintrest, or the like then you have likely seen this method for planting tomatoes. It involves planting four tomato plants around a buried bucket that has been drilled with holes and half filled with … Continue reading Tomatoes: Testing a Public Idea
Carolina Permaculture 