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Making leather on a small farm or homestead using natural methods is a traditional craft that requires some time and effort but can be a rewarding and sustainable process. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you understand how to make leather naturally: Step 1: Choose the Animal Hide Start by obtaining the raw material, which […]
Bone & Blood Meal
“We can grind down the bones of our animals and cook the blood to make bone and blood meal. This is used as feed for other animals or as fertilizer. Care must be taken to break the possible virus/bacteria chain and thus these products must be thoroughly sterilised. For this we will build a solar […]
Sorghum
Let me tell you about sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in a way that’s easy to understand. What is Sorghum? Sorghum is a type of grain that’s super cool because it can grow really well in hot and dry places like parts of southern Africa. It’s like a superhero crop that can survive in tough conditions and […]
Chicken Manure
Using Chicken Manure Permaculture emphasizes creating a loop and avoiding waste. So, what can you do with chicken manure in a permaculture context on a small farm? Let’s explore some sustainable and efficient ways to utilize it: 1. Chicken Manure as local fertilizer: Allow chickens to forage freely on designated areas of the farm. Chickens […]
Blood meal
Blood Meal and Its Use in a Permaculture Farmstead: What is Blood Meal? Blood meal is a natural, organic fertilizer made from dried and powdered animal blood, typically sourced from slaughterhouses or made locally. It is a byproduct of the meat industry and provides a concentrated source of nitrogen, one of the essential nutrients for […]
Kelp
Kelp, also known as seaweed, is a type of large, brown marine algae that grows in underwater forests in shallow, nutrient-rich waters along coastlines worldwide. There are various species of kelp, and they can differ in size, shape, and color. Kelp plays a vital ecological role in marine ecosystems, providing habitat and food sources for […]
Fish meal
Fishmeal is a product made from dried and ground fish or fish trimmings. It is a high-protein feed ingredient commonly used in animal nutrition, especially for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture species. Fishmeal is produced by cooking, pressing, and drying fish to remove moisture and oil, resulting in a nutrient-dense powder with a high protein content. […]
Bonemeal
What is Bonemeal? Here’s a detailed explanation of what bonemeal is, its uses, and its benefits in a small homestead setting: What is Bonemeal? Bonemeal is a natural organic fertilizer made from ground-up bones. It is created by grinding or crushing animal bones into a fine powder. The bones used to make bonemeal come from […]
Activated charcoal
Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon, is a highly porous form of carbon that has been processed to increase its surface area. This increased surface area gives activated charcoal the ability to adsorb (not absorb) a wide range of substances onto its surface. In simple terms, adsorption is the process by which molecules and […]
Chemical Elements to know
Nutrients Here’s the short story of micro- and macro-nutrients you will come across in organic gardening books and videos. Most of us didn’t really pay attention in the chemistry class unless we could let thing blow up! But for great success in gardening and farming it is necessary to know and understand a few of […]
Kiri trees
A Kiri tree, scientifically known as Paulownia tomentosa, is a versatile and fast-growing tree species with remarkable benefits in a permaculture homestead setting. Native to East Asia but now cultivated in various parts of the world, the Kiri tree has gained attention for its unique qualities that align well with permaculture principles. Characteristics of the […]
Biochar
Biochar, a carbon-rich substance born from the depths of pyrolysis, is making waves in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. This black gold holds the promise of enhancing soil fertility, mitigating climate change, and revolutionizing the way we cultivate our lands. What is Biochar? Biochar is a type of charcoal produced through the pyrolysis of organic […]