You’ve decided to keep chickens in the backyard. One of the first questions you face is how many do you need? Here’s how to decide how many chickens you should have …
Compost
How to Compost Faster
Read this article for an easy how to compost faster plan. It shows you how to keep the varmints out of your pile and speed decomposition at the same time.
Chop and Drop Soil Improvement
Oak House Permaculture explains the chop and drop method of improving the soil. This includes what plants to grow and how chop and drop improves the soil.
Don’t Count Your Strawberries…
Everything looks great in the garden right now. But that doesn’t mean you should relax. Here are six tips for what you should be doing now for your strawberries and other fruits and vegetables.
Book Review: Felder Rushing Slow Gardening
Author and radio host Felder Rushing’s book is about achieving gardening nirvana by employing basic principles and a don’t-worry-be-happy attitude. READ BOOK REVIEW >>
Comfrey Mulch for Strawberries
I’m testing comfrey as a nutrient mulch for strawberries. It was great for tomatoes. Will it work for strawberries? You can grow comfrey mulch yourself. It’s a high nutrient mulch that should be great for strawberries.