Compost Final - Bernard Dejean Composting, a natural process that transforms organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil conditioner, is a fascinating and beneficial practice that can be adopted by everyone, from the individual homeowner to large agricultural operations. Not only does it contribute to waste reduction, but it also enhances soil health and reduces the … Continue reading Composting: Turning Waste Into Wealth
Common goldenrod and a pollinating Cerceris wasp. Hardyplants at English Wikipedia As gardeners and stewards of the Earth, we all have a part to play in preserving and fostering the delicate balance of nature. One essential component of this balance lies in the tiny, tireless workers that keep our ecosystems flourishing: pollinators. These incredible creatures, … Continue reading Attracting Pollinators All Year Round: Designing a Seasonal Haven for Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds
John Severns - A European honey bee (Apis mellifera) extracts nectar from an Aster flower using its proboscis Are you struggling to attract pollinators to your garden, or just looking for ways to help create a healthier ecosystem? You're not alone. Many homeowners who care about stewardship, permaculture, and sustainable living face similar challenges, especially … Continue reading Revive Your Garden and Save the Planet: Unlock the Secrets to a Thriving Pollinator Paradise!
Hello, dear Carolina Permaculture community! If you're looking to create a haven for pollinators right at your home, you're in the perfect spot. As you may know, pollinators play a vital role in our ecosystem, and with their populations declining, it's more important than ever to support them. Today, we're thrilled to share with you … Continue reading Create a Pollinator Paradise: 15 Native Plants for Southeastern US Gardens
Are you looking to give your garden a boost and improve the health of your soil? Look no further than the power of organic mulch. In this blog post, we'll delve deeper into the world of mulching, explaining how to source or create your own mulch, the proper way to apply it, and the numerous … Continue reading Mulching Magic: Unleashing the Power of Organic Mulch for Soil Health
Many people dream of transforming a barren piece of land into a lush, thriving garden. But how do you go about rejuvenating a plot of land with poor or degraded soil? The answer lies in permaculture, an ecological design system that works with nature to create sustainable, self-maintaining landscapes. In this blog post, we'll explore … Continue reading From Wasteland to Wonderland: 3 Easy Steps to Revitalize Your Soil
A fresh batch of guinea eggs to be hatched in our homestead incubator. I will have to do a post sometime on how to build one. I am looking forward to hatching more of God's pest control for our homestead and market garden. Until next time.
This article provides some great information on setting up a small low voltage DC solar system. Although the article is aimed primarily at off-grid cabins and the like it is sure to be useful information for the permaculturist. Working in many remote places and attempting to utilize as much on-site energy production and conservation as … Continue reading Installing Your Own Small Off-Grid Low Voltage Solar System
The last brushwood compost write-up concluded with the initial phase of piling. This pile sat being periodically watered for about 28 days awaiting the time for turning. This write up consists of some observations during the turning process as well as some errors from the gathering of the brushwood. The size of the pile had … Continue reading Turning the Pile: A Brushwood Composting Follow-Up
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
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