April 25, 2023
Consider Joining The Local Food Economy By Chris Stevens There are a lot of ways to experience gardening! Some people just want to purchase garden-fresh produce. Others want a garden that feeds their family. Still others would love to have their garden pay for itself. But many people enjoy gardening […]
April 24, 2023
Prepping Your Plants to Grow Your Own Health (Part 4 of 4) We have covered assessing your needs, selecting your Farmacy plants, and starting your own FARMACY. The final step to growing your own health is to prep your plants for use. Let your season be your guide. Ask yourself […]
April 17, 2023
3 Steps to Start Your Own Farmacy (Part 3 of 4) When growing your own FARMacy there are four steps. We have already discussed step 1: assessing your needs and step 2: selecting your Farmacy plants. Today we will discuss step 3: starting your own FARMACY and next will be […]
April 11, 2023
Homestead in Place By Chris Stevens We’ve all heard of “shelter in place” thanks to Covid, but how about “homestead in place”? The idea is that you can begin your homestead experience wherever you’re at – even in an apartment! The benefits of homesteading have become increasingly obvious, especially for […]
April 10, 2023
Selecting your FARMacy Plants (Part 2 of 4) Last week we discussed assessing your needs to grow your own health. This week we are going to discuss selecting your FARMacy plants. You will want to find plants that help reduce inflammation and ones that are beneficial to any ailments that […]
April 3, 2023
Assessing Your Needs to Grow Your Own Health (Part 1 of 4) Growing your own health can be very beneficial not only to you, but to all those who live in your household. Creating an environment where there are healthy choices right in your very own yard can bring the […]
March 27, 2023
Benefits of Subterranean Trampoline Gardens Microclimates are a key components to creating an elegant edible landscape. Justin, the founder of Agriscaping, decided to try out using the microclimates that are provided by shade. He had the brilliant idea of using the shade provided by a trampoline. This has since then […]
March 17, 2023
Three Steps to Healthy Spring Soil – Step 3: Preparing Your Soil The last couple of weeks we have been discussing the 3 Steps to Healthy Spring Soil. Step 1 was to pick the perfect spot. Step 2 was to assess your ingredients. Step 3 is all about preparing your […]
March 13, 2023
Three Steps to Healthy Spring Soil – Step 2: Assessing Ingredients Lasts week we discussed Step 1 – preparing your soil. This week we are going to asses needed ingredients. Your soil should be 18 to 24 inches deep, it should be workable, well draining, holds moisture like a sponge, […]
March 6, 2023
Three Steps to Healthy Spring Soil – Step 1: Picking the Perfect Spot The first step to having the best spring soil is picking the perfect spot to prep the soil and create the compost. This is when the sun is starting to shift in the Northern Hemisphere, when the […]
February 27, 2023
3 Simple Steps to Garden Success Part 3: Healthy Routine The third step to the 3 Simple Steps to gardening success is having a Healthy Routine. The last couple of weeks we discussed step one – healthy soil and step two – healthy starts. Having a healthy system or routine […]
February 20, 2023
3 Simple Steps to Garden Success Part 2: Healthy Starts There are 3 Simple Steps to gardening success. Last week we discussed step one – healthy soil. This week we are going to discuss having healthy starts. A lot of people like to use seeds, but they can be unpredictable. […]