Posts from: June 2022

Cold stratification is an important step for cold-tolerant plant seeds to break their dormancy in order to germinate. This process helps ensure germination success and consistency. Plants are smarter than …

Food forests are surging in popularity with permaculture fans and gardeners alike. They're an excellent way to bring abundant food production to both small and large spaces. Imagine a towering, …

What Is Soil Blocking? Soil blocking is a novel way of starting seeds that has gained popularity in recent years. Its emergence into the mainstream was pioneered by Eliot Coleman …

Winter composting only sounds intimidating when you live in a cold climate. Check out this article for a few tips and tricks to make cold-weather composting easy! The weather outside …

Orange vinegar is a great alternative to traditional household cleaners. You can use this cleaner in every room of your house – even the bathroom! It gets rid of soap …

If you're like most people, the idea of brooding chicks is both exciting and a little daunting. In the beginning, I refused to entertain the idea. In fact, I swore …