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A Hot Bed is an ancient way to grow vegetables earlier if you have cold winters. So let’s talk about hotbed gardening, a cool ancient method to grow vegetables earlier, especially if you have cold winters: What is Hotbed Gardening? Hotbed gardening is a clever and ancient technique that helps you grow vegetables earlier in […]
Clay Pipes & Ollah Pots
You can save massive amounts of water in your garden by installing clay pipes and Ollah pots. Olla irrigation is an ancient method that involves using porous clay pots buried in the soil to slowly release water directly to the plant roots. Here’s how it can be adapted for growing grains in the desert: 1. […]
Companions
Let’s dive into the exciting world of companion planting on a small farm in a way that’s easy to understand. What is Companion Planting? Companion planting is like arranging a super team of plants to grow together in the same space. These plant buddies help and support each other, making them healthier, happier, and better […]
Start a seed nursery: from sowing to a strong transplant
A small seed nursery helps you care for young plants before they move into a garden. Start with one tray or a few clean containers and a crop you will use.
EM (effective micro-organisms)
EM is special Imagine having a secret army of tiny superheroes that help your garden grow better and healthier. Well, that’s what Effective Microorganisms, or EM, are in organic gardening! EM is a special mixture of beneficial microorganisms, like bacteria and yeast, that work together to improve the soil and plants in your garden. Here’s […]
Saving seeds
Saving Seeds Storing seeds using traditional methods and in a permaculture homestead involves a mix of age-old techniques and modern understanding. Let’s explore some of these methods in detail: Traditional Seed Saving Methods: **1. Ash Method: Ash is used to keep insects away from stored seeds. Here’s how it works: **2. Cool, Dry Storage: This […]
Growing tomatoes in Namibia: planting to harvest and storage
Grow tomatoes at a scale you can water, support and harvest consistently. This guide follows the crop from variety choice and planting through pruning, pest checks, ripening and storage, with options for a small courtyard as well as a larger garden.
Soil
The Power of Organic Garden Soil Hey, fellow garden lovers! Have you ever wondered why some gardens seem to have super happy and hearty plants? Well, the secret might just be in the soil! We’re talking about organic garden soil – it’s like plant magic! This article is all about how this special soil helps […]
Organic Fertiliser
Understanding Organic Fertilizers Organic fertilizers are like a gourmet meal for your plants, sourced from natural materials such as plants, animals, and minerals. Unlike their synthetic counterparts, these fertilizers release nutrients gradually, ensuring a sustained and balanced supply. They do more than just feed your plants – they improve soil quality, boost microbial activity, and […]
Worm farm, bin or bath
A worm farm is a simple way to keep compost worms and harvest their vermicompost and worm tea for use as fertiliser or insect spray. You can keep compost worms in a simple bin, in a clever three tray worm farm or in an old bathtub called a worm bath. Here we explain all three […]
Compost Worms
Compost worms benefits Plants need food, just like animals do. To have a productive farm, you need to focus on feeding the soil in which the plants live. Luckily we can make our own plant food cheaply with compost, worms and mulch. Compost worms are super cool little creatures that help turn our kitchen scraps […]
Plant Hardiness Zone Map
What’s a plant hardiness zone map? A plant hardiness zone map is a geographical tool used to help gardeners, farmers, and horticulturists determine the suitability of various plant species for a particular region based on its climatic conditions. It divides different areas into zones based on the average annual minimum winter temperatures. These zones are […]