Gardening

Rainwater Collection

Collecting rainwater is a very dear subject to myself, and Bill Mollison illustrated this very eloquently: “If you only do one thing… collect rainwater”. What he probably meant by this is that collecting rainwater is a simple yet impactful action that enables anyone to do many things that are within reach (such as growing food …

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Berries

I’ve recently received very useful advice from someone with experience in growing foodstuff in three different climates: whatever you want to cultivate in the long run, annual crops or a food forest, always start with berries.  It makes perfect sense: they are easy to plant and to look after, and yields arrive faster. Not to …

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6 Ways to Sow Seeds

There are many ways to start seeds. How you start seeds will depend on your circumstances and what you are looking to achieve. All seeds can be started in the ground. This is how they germinate in nature. Seeds will germinate when the conditions are right for each individual seed. We use these additional methods …

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What is a Chicken Garden?

A chicken garden is a growing space that is dedicated to cultivating foodstuff that is useful to both humans and chicken. Permaculture focuses on the mutually beneficial functions, through the natural interactions of chicken with trees, perennial plants and vegetables, thus building a regenerative system in which all elements thrive.    Why grow a chicken …

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What is Cover Cropping

Cover crops stimulate the biological activity of the soil after harvest and their return as mulch or compost material. They stimulate micro-biotic activity, the proliferation of earthworms, and stabilise the soil. They also make nutrients available in large quantities and in more available forms.   Cover crops can also improve the in-depth structure of the …

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