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Calendula officinalis, also known as pot marigold, can benefit soil, repel pests, and aid healing. Here are seven reasons to grow this herb.| Tenth Acre Farm
Observation is an essential first step in permaculture site design. Learn how to use this powerful tool for blending your goals with your land's ecology. The post What Do You See? How to Use the Power of Observation in Permaculture Site Design appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Whether they’re into vegetable gardens, fruit trees, food forests, or a little bit of everything, these thoughtful permaculture gardener gift collections are sure to make your favorite gardener–or yourself–happy! The post Get Them What They’ll Love: Gift Guide for Permaculture Gardeners appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Read about how one suburb created a community garden that demonstrates a permaculture response to land repair, community fellowship, and growing food. The post Growing Community Against Steep Odds: A Community Garden Story appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Compost can easily be contaminated with persistent herbicide which may harm your garden. Learn the cause and how to keep it out of your compost bin. The post How to Keep Persistent Herbicides Out of Your Compost Bin appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Follow this step-by-step guide to harvesting, curing, and storing sweet potatoes so you can have delicious, homegrown sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving Dinner. The post Harvesting, Curing, and Storing Sweet Potatoes appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Raised beds on pavement is a strategy for gardeners with limited growing space. Learn how to grow food on paved surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. The post How to Garden in Raised Beds on Pavement appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to have a high-yielding fall vegetable garden? Follow these five easy steps for a smooth transition from summer to fall. The post How to Have a Productive Fall Garden (in 5 Easy Steps) appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
The beautiful weather of fall makes it perfect for extending the harvest and growing more food. This fall guide covers planting times for 17 popular crops. The post When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Fall Planting appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Borage is a useful herb with delightful blue-purple flowers. Here are six reasons to grow this cousin to comfrey in the permaculture garden. The post 6 Reasons to Grow Borage in the Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Want to welcome birds into your permaculture garden and still get a harvest? Learn the benefits of making your food garden a bird-friendly haven and how to do it. The post How to Invite Birds to Your Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Learn how to build a rain garden that captures rainwater runoff from hard surfaces, such as a roof or pavement, for irrigation or to reduce water pollution. The post How to Build a Rain Garden to Capture Runoff appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to make money from your garden doing something you love? Here are six ways to grow perennial crops as a side hustle. The post Growing Perennial Crops as a Side Hustle appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Food forests are permaculture gardens consisting of edible perennials. Find out how two urban food forests are shaking up the local food movement. The post Two Examples: Using Permaculture in City Spaces with Urban Food Forests appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Ready to grow your own superfood? Aronia shrubs are low-maintenance, widely adaptable to a variety of conditions, and yield a ‘superfood’ berry. Certainly worthy of a spot in the edible landscape! The post All About Aronia: Grow Your Own Superfood Berries appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Extend your harvest to all 12 months of the year with a year-round gardening plan. Are you ready to take your garden to the next level? The post Year-Round Gardening: It’s Easier Than You Think appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Wild herbs have long been known for their medicinal value. Learn about a number of wild herbs to grow in your garden to have your own free pharmacy. The post 7 Wild Herbs for Growing Your Own Pharmacy appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Whether you want to start seeds indoors or sow seeds outdoors, this spring guide covers planting times for 30 popular crops. Kick off your season on time! The post When to Start Seeds: Your Guide to Spring Planting appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Growing fruit is really exciting, but the cost of buying new plants is not. Here are 6 fruit crops to propagate for free from cuttings. The post 6 Fruit Crops to Propagate for Free from Cuttings appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Are raised vegetable garden beds right for your garden? If building garden beds is in your future, here are 11 pros and 4 cons for growing in raised beds. The post Are Raised Vegetable Garden Beds Right For You? appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Are visions of bountiful gardens dancing in your head? Here are four essential garden planning tools to help you kick off your best garden season yet. The post Four Garden Planning Tools You Need This Year appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
There are oodles of herbs that transform into healing remedies. Here are a few of my favorite herbs for the medicine garden that are easy to grow and use. The post 8 Herbs to Grow in the Medicine Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Here are some tips for successfully storing seeds for the garden and how to keep them in the best condition for long-term storage. The post Storing Seeds for Long-Term Seed Saving appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
A permaculture food forest is a strategy for growing food that focuses on creating a backbone of edible perennials for lasting and low-maintenance harvests. Find out how to create a low-maintenance, permaculture garden with edible rewards! The post How to Create a Permaculture Food Forest appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Wondering how to do it all on your permaculture site? Learn how to break down all your dreams into bite-sized phases of development. The post How to Develop a Permaculture Site in Phases appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Are you frustrated by finding pests in the garden? Instead of treating pests, follow this guide for preventing garden pests from becoming problems at all. The post 12 Steps to Preventing Garden Pests Naturally appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
By drawing these six maps, you can create a permaculture site design that maximizes your efforts for a low-maintenance garden or landscape. The post 6 Maps to Draw for Creating Your Own Permaculture Site Design appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Wet soil can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardeners. Here are some tips for growing in wet soil and 15 perennial crops to try. The post 15 Perennial Crops to Grow in Wet Soil appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Do you need a low-maintenance garden to fit your lifestyle? Reap an abundant harvest with less work by growing these crops. The post Grow These Crops for a Low-Maintenance Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Flowers in the vegetable garden can reduce pest problems and improve biodiversity. Here are the six best flowers to grow for healthy garden crops. The post 6 Flowers to Grow in the Vegetable Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Do you have soil that is high in clay or sand? Here are some of my favorite organic soil amendments that can improve conditions for growing vegetables. The post 9 Organic Soil Amendments for Growing Vegetables appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to grow food for your family on your own micro homestead? What's stopping you? Here are five myths that can keep you from getting started. The post 5 Myths about Starting a Micro Homestead appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to grow food for your family, but don't know how to start? Here are 6 mistakes the new micro-farmer makes and 6 ways to ensure your success. The post Want to Be a Micro-Farmer? 6 Tips for Success appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Perennial sunflowers are beautiful and multifunctional. Learn 8 reasons to grow native sunflowers in your permaculture garden as an ecological powerhouse. The post 8 Reasons to Grow Perennial Sunflowers in the Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
A circular-shaped garden is an excellent way to combine beauty with function while reducing labor. Here's how to design your own edible circle garden. The post How to Add Interest and Productivity with a Circle Garden Design appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to grow and harvest beets year-round? Follow this guide for the best way to grow beets in all seasons, companion planting tips, and more. The post Growing and Harvesting Beets Year-Round appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
The Big Book of Homemade Products offers simple instructions for turning your homegrown, fresh herbs into personal care products. The post Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Cucumbers can be a tricky crop to grow for many gardeners. Learn how to grow cucumbers organically, including strategies for dealing with pests and disease. The post Grow the Best Cucumbers with These 12 Steps appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Permaculture gardeners look for plants that are multifunctional. These berry bushes can fix nitrogen in the soil while providing edible berries. The post 4 Berry Bushes that Fertilize, Too! appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Looking for a permaculture design course? There are plenty to choose from—here's how to find the right permaculture course to meet your needs. The post How to Choose the Right Permaculture Design Course appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
The materials you need to start a garden can add up in cost. Here are six ideas for starting a garden on a budget without breaking the bank. The post How to Start a Garden on a Budget appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Does it seem overwhelming to start a homestead from scratch? This guide will help you bust through doubt and discomfort to achieve your dreams. The post 7 Ways to Start a Homestead (Without Being Overwhelmed) appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Comfrey fertilizer is considered a powerhouse in the permaculture garden. Here are seven comfrey uses for building healthy soil and growing healthy crops. The post 7 Comfrey Uses in the Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Calendula officinalis, also known as pot marigold, can benefit soil, repel pests, and aid healing. Here are seven reasons to grow this herb.| Tenth Acre Farm
Compost used to be the heart of organic gardening. Now, herbicide contamination is a major concern. Learn 5 questions to ask before buying compost soil.| Tenth Acre Farm
Got compaction? These clay-busting plants penetrate heavy soil to leave it loosened, aerated, and enriched. Jumpstart a regenerative garden ecology.| Tenth Acre Farm
Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.| Tenth Acre Farm
Cow manure is considered one of the best garden amendments. At least it used to be. Here's how manure in the garden may actually destroy your soil.| Tenth Acre Farm
A fruit tree guild is a permaculture technique for disease-resistant, high-yield gardens. Learn more about this style of growing fruit trees that thrive.| Tenth Acre Farm
Have you heard about the ecological benefits of the no-till garden? Replace your old habits with these essential steps for getting started with no-till gardening.| Tenth Acre Farm
Contour gardening is a way to use the land's topography to manage water and grow more easily on a slope. Here's how to utilize the contour in your garden.| Tenth Acre Farm
