One of the most powerful things we can do as gardeners and eco-minded citizens is to actively steward the creation of soil-regenerative land that invites high biodiversity and traps carbon from the atmosphere. How do we do that? Enter cover crops. In this informative post I’m teaching you all about cover crops, their many benefits, and how you can incorporate these wonder-plants into your garden.
Read MoreOur latest project in our backyard consisted of installing a hügelkultur privacy berm along the perimeter of our property. There are many benefits a berm offers within the context of regenerative gardening and beautiful landscaping. I’m excited to share my latest project with you in hopes that it can inspire a greater understanding of garden ecology while showcasing that earth-healing practices can be implemented while creating a beautiful landscape.
Read MoreAs record drought grips the western US, yards and gardens everywhere are suffering. I cannot underscore enough that as our planet continues to warm and endure extreme conditions, water-wise farming and gardening is essential. The truth is that we often don’t need to water our yards and gardens as much as we think, we just need to implement water-wise gardening methods. Here are some ideas to help you conserve water in the garden.
Read MoreI know it will take heaps of muscle and a generous amount of care to revive this old plot for spring planting, but there’s no other work I’d rather be doing. I am a gardener. I carry the energy, the vision, and the heart to cultivate magic. Here’s my best master gardener tips for amending soil and preparing your garden beds for spring using the no-till method.
Read MoreWhen I add a new tool to my collection, I’m not just buying a tool to get the job done, I’m buying an extension to my hands that will garden and forage with me for the rest of my life. These tools will become my allies and comrades in all my ventures, and so I regard tool buying as one of my most important gardening and foraging tasks. Nevertheless the sheer amount of tools on the market can be overwhelming. Knowing what tool is best for what job, or learning what tool can help make many tasks easier takes time and experience. So I’ve compiled a guide to share the gardening and foraging tools that I cannot work without. And I’ve shared what tasks I use them for, too.
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