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Not Level? No Problem. How to Build a Greenhouse on a Slope
Get your land to work with you for your plants. Is your yard uneven or sloped but you want to build a greenhouse? It may not seem like the “perfect spot,” but a sloped site for a greenhouse offers a...
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Recipe: Veggie Mandala with Chervil Aioli Sauce
With the birth of spring comes its profusion of gifts—the warm sun, higher temperatures, and (best of all) fertile soil. With each day, more colors seem to burst forth—both in nature and on our plates....
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The Secret Life of Fungi
Fungi have intricate lives, behaviors, and uses most people are unaware of. Mychorrizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with the root systems of other plants. The crucial, symbiotic role that fungi...
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How to Use Reflected Light to Boost Indoor Food Production
Growing food indoors or in an urban setting can be quite a challenge. You need to find the right kinds of plants, purchase or build tools, and make sure you have lots of time and patience. Oh, and...
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Must Have Tools for Successful Indoor Gardening
The process of producing high-quality food inside requires time and attention, along with the proper tools and accessories. But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive list of...
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DIY: Make a Self-Watering Planter
Whether you live in a four-season climate or a small apartment in the city, fresh food at your fingertips is easier than you think! Just follow the directions for this self-watering growing container...
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To Garden is to be Resilient
Our gardens provide many things; food for our tables, flowers for our loved ones, even a pleasant way to spend sunny afternoons—but there’s so much more we can gain from our gardens. While we’re...
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Grow Your Own Veg—How to Start Plants from Seed
Starting plants from seed does not have to be difficult or time-consuming. Sure, it will take you a season or two to get the hang of it, but after that, the process will feel simple. To get started,...
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Resiliency: Becoming an Adaptive Human
They say history is bound to repeat itself if we don’t take the time to learn from the past. Our decision-making skills are essential for survival but, for some, it’s difficult to connect the dots...
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Simple Recipes Using Homegrown Sprouts
Having a lack of outdoor greenspace doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy homegrown fresh food. Sprouts are a quick, simple, and ridiculously healthy way to keep your localvore appetite satisfied, no matter...
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Low Maintenance Perennials for Your Garden
Have you ever wondered about perennials? No time like the present to be introduced to low maintenance perennials suited for gardeners of all interests and abilities. Meet the tender perennial...
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Bramble On: The Ins and Outs of Growing Raspberries
Fresh, ripe raspberries picked straight from the garden in the morning. What could be a better start to your day? According to Michael Phillips, author of The Holistic Orchard, growing your own berries...
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Interplanting and Beyond
Permaculture is more than just a way to garden, it applies systems-thinking to every facet of our relationship to the earth and each other. The three main ethics of permaculture are care for the...
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No Space? No Problem. Gardening Tips for the Urban Dweller
Do you want to learn how to transform your balconies and windowsills into productive vegetable gardens, your countertops and storage lockers into commercial-quality sprout and mushroom farms, and your...
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6 Tips and Tricks for Indoor Gardening
Whether you are craving a fresh harvest during the winter or don’t have an outdoor gardening space, you can grow edibles in your indoor garden. The good news: Plants don’t require a ton to grow (the...
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The Seed Series: Become A Plant Breeder
In this one-size-fits-all world of multinational seed companies, plant patents, and biotech monopolies, more and more gardeners and farmers are recognizing that they need to “take back their seeds.” We...
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Drill, Plug, Wax, Wait: Four Easy Steps to Growing Mushrooms Outdoors
Grow your own mushrooms outdoors with this simple four step tutorial from Tradd Cotter, author of Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation. All you need is a log, some mushroom starter, and a...
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Effortless Effort—The Eat-All Greens Garden
If you want to start a garden but don’t have much spare time, give eat-all greens a shot! These plants are sturdy and need little management or help at all, plus you can eat almost the entire plant!...
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12 Must Have Books for Resilient Living
Are you looking to grow and prepare your own food, conserve energy, and be more resilient? Maybe you’re looking for ways to simplify your life. Wherever you find yourself, there are things you can do...
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Save Your Soil with the Power of Pee
It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get down into the dirt – but you may want to grab a bucket, especially first thing in the morning. Nutrient loss in our soils is an ongoing issue for some...
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