Permaculture

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Midwinter Observing and Planning

As we come upon Groundhog Day, the official midpoint of winter, it seems like a...
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BLACK SWALLOWTAIL LARVAE!

It is something we do every summer – when we see the larvae or caterpillars of...
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SCHEDULING YOUR SEED STARTING

Following is a list of my general dates for getting particular groups of seeds started....
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SEED STARTING TIPS

Especially during the tail end of a long winter, starting seeds is a very emotionally...
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SOURCING SEEDS FOR YOUR GARDEN

First, a quick explanation of seed labeling.... Certified Organic SeedsCertified Organic are seeds that have been...
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FIGS

We probably get asked more about fig care than any other plant we sell.  We...
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GARLIC

Planting We usually plant our garlic mid-October. It is a very simple process - put...
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WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?

Permaculture Design is basically ecological and sustainable design applying active observation of nature to the...
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PERMACULTURE DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Permaculture is about creating human living arrangements that mimic nature. Part of permaculture design is...
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POULTRY AND ELECAMPANE ROOT

Elecampane (Inula Helenium) I'm not sure why, but it seems that not many people have...