Why Garden?

Why Garden? By Catherine, the Herb Lady “Unemployment is capitalism’s way of getting you to plant a garden.” Orson Scott Card* The simple pleasure of growing edible vegetables, fruits and […]

Creating Healthy Soil – A Simple Primer

Creating Healthy Soil – A Simple Primer During our tours and classes over the past month I have chatted a LOT about the importance of healthy soil.  The five components […]

What is Permaculture, Anyway?

What is Permaculture, Anyway? “Permaculture” is a term popping up all over the urban farming world nowadays, but what exactly does it mean? How is a permaculture farm any different […]

Book 1 – My Ordinary Extraordinary Yard

Book 1 – My Ordinary Extraordinary Yard Hey all, Here is the first book of four installments of the unique mini books I am publishing – Purchase Link.   Join […]

Greywater Turned Green

Greywater Turned Green By Maura Yates This time of the year I get a lot of questions about how to best water our yards. Short of standing with the hose […]

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