Permaculture is a term that is used in conjunction with the words "permanent" and "agriculture." Essentially, permaculture is an interrelated system of methods for growing and keeping various plants or other organic organisms in their natural habitat. In essence, it is a farming method … [Read more...] about What Is Permaculture and How Can I Create It?
Backyard Gardening Design Tips
Backyard gardens are an important part of English gardening tradition. A backyard garden is usually located in the back of a house, off the main garden path, from the main backyard garden area to the back door. In recent years cottage vegetable gardening has become very popular, with many … [Read more...] about Backyard Gardening Design Tips
The Exciting Benefits of Permaculture. A Beginners Guide!
First off, Permaculture is a term that is a combination of two words – Permanent Agriculture! Permaculture! The actual definition of Permaculture found in the dictionary is this – “A system of cultivation intended to maintain permanent agriculture or horticulture by relying on renewable resources and a self-sustaining ecosystem.” In other words, it is a concept and design that … [Read more...] about The Exciting Benefits of Permaculture. A Beginners Guide!
9 Winter Gardening Chores For Springtime Planting
If you are just starting out as a gardener, you may think you don’t have much to do during the wintertime, however, you'd be wrong! The best time to begin preparing your garden for spring is in the dead of winter. Good planning and preparation is key to a successful flower or vegetable garden. We will share nine winter gardening chores you can pursue during the winter … [Read more...] about 9 Winter Gardening Chores For Springtime Planting
A Brief Overview of the History of Garden Tools
People have been cultivating plants since time immemorial. Some of the earliest evidence of gardening dates as far back as 5000 BCE at various locations around the world. Earliest human use of tools in general, dates back to the Stone Age, some 2.6 million years ago. It stands to reason that in all the time people have gardened, they have probably used some form of gardening … [Read more...] about A Brief Overview of the History of Garden Tools