How to Build a Rain Gutter Raised Bed: A Simple DIY Garden Project
r Rais Rain Gutter Raised Bed .The first time I saw someone growing vegetables in an old rain gutter, I honestly thought, “Well, that’s … Read the guide
Permaculture Design
Simple methods to build self-sufficient, eco-friendly gardens using permaculture principles.
DIY Rainwater Harvesting: How I Collect Rainwater for My Backyard Garden
The first time I tried DIY rainwater harvesting, I thought it was going to be one of those easy weekend projects. Put a barrel … Read the guide
My Raised Garden Bed Experiment: What Worked, What Failed, and What I’d Do Differently
The first raised garden bed I ever built looked great for about two weeks. Then the wood started leaning. Then the soil settled. Then … Read the guide
10 Backyard Vegetable Garden Ideas That Actually Work
Let me tell you, my story with Vegetable Garden Ideas . I planted way too much, way too close, and thought tomatoes just “took … Read the guide
Small Septic System for Your Homestead: What Worked, What Failed & What I’d Warn My Best Friend
When I first messed around with the idea of putting in a small septic system on my homestead, I thought it was gonna be … Read the guide
What is Permaculture? My Crooked Path Figuring It Out
When I first heard the word “permaculture,” I thought it was some fancy gardening club thing where folks wore wide hats and spoke Latin … Read the guide
My Gravity Fed Water System: How I Built It, Broke It, and Finally Got It Right
I’ll be honest first time I tried making a gravity fed water system, it leaked more than my old barn roof in spring. I … Read the guide
What Are the 12 Principles of Permaculture
This post answers your question what are the 12 principles of permaculture, and shows you how they work on real backyard, urban homestead setups. … Read the guide
Integrating Permaculture Design Into An Urban Backyard Farm
After transforming a neglected urban backyard into a thriving homestead with vegetables raised hens and compost systems i realized that permaculture design was the … Read the guide