Last Sunday I was meeting a potential client for the first time and he taught me something valuable that I hadn’t been able to put into words before. Let’s call him Bob for now because I haven’t asked if I could use him in my story yet. Anyways, Bob was showing me his beautiful garden. […]
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Whether you’re a new home gardener with little experience, or a farming vet looking to squeeze out a little more produce this year, you should probably think of building a food forest. When I think of a perfect food forest style garden, I want the most packed, diverse, high yield of fruits and veggies possible.
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Invasive Species Invasive species (plant or animal) are often non-native species that lack natural predators to control their populations. With no predators, invasives are able to out-compete native plants for resources like food, water, and sunlight. Species that are able to create such monopolies leave few resources for native species to survive. When an invasive
Non-Native VS. Invasive Species : Are Non-Native Plants Inherently Bad? Read More »
In a society that is increasingly focused on sustainability and fighting climate change, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to live in harmony with nature. Until recently, I didn’t really know what permaculture was. Now I see that it is so much more than a type of gardening but rather an all encompassing
Permaculture Principles for Resource Management (Not Just for Gardeners!) Read More »
A Brief History of Urban Farming The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are likely humanity’s first case of urban farming. The legendary garden is still shrouded in mystery, yet one thing is certain – it was a hit. Humans have been growing food in cities all over the world from ancient Egypt to industrial age Europe.
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