Expert council member Nick Ferguson is in town staying at my place this week so we took time and sat down together to do a show on these two very important subjects today. We also address what we both feel … Continue reading →
It is days like this where I think back to living in Pennsylvania for much of my life, and remember cabin fever often lasting into April. It makes me really appreciate some part of living so much further south. Don’t … Continue reading →
Today I want to discuss a skill we have not dug into for quite a while. That is seed saving and I also want to talk a bit about seed storage, trading seed and the value of regionally adapted seeds. … Continue reading →
Today I am going to use a variety of projects I am currently planning and implementing here at Nine Mile Farm to teach you about function stacking. Function stacking is a key principle in permaculture but it should really be … Continue reading →
This is an interesting time for a gardener in Texas and much of the south, anything USDA zone 7-9 honestly. The heat has fully broken, some rain has returned, night are chilly but days are sunny and warm. Sounds like … Continue reading →
Honestly one of the greatest things I have done on my property is the installation of multiple aquatic systems. I likely have done more than I should have but such is the life of an educator and in the end … Continue reading →
I wanted a proactive and fun show today and shows about useful plants are always subscriber favorites. Last night on Episode 5 of Unloose the Goose we discussed the food system and it has a lot of this churning in … Continue reading →
Natalie Bogwalker is the Founder and Director of Wild Abundance, a school that offers classes in permaculture, hide tanning, primitive skills, natural building, and more based in Weaverville, NC. She’s passionate about teaching and sharing tools and skills that are … Continue reading →
I was told today that I needed to do less about plants and yes, this is a quote, “Jack, Don’t mean to sound negative, but our country is burning down!! I know you get excited about new plants. We need … Continue reading →
Joseph Simcox was awesome on yesterday’s show and after talking to him I looked up more of his stuff. I found this amazing 3 part garden tour on YouTube and listened to all of it and selected 12 plants inspired … Continue reading →
