Sometimes I feel society in on the edge of yet another split. Those that value things like gardens, back yard birds and foraging, and those who don’t but see no value in such things. These people look around and see … Continue reading →
As many of you know I have become a huge fan of aquaponics over the past two years, but if you said, what is the best thing about aquaponics, okay, I’d say fish and cool water gardens. Though if you … Continue reading →
No we won’t be talking about planting little Timmy and little Tammy seeds in the garden but rather how gardening can plant seeds of knowledge, compassion, resiliency and skills in our children. One of my true heroes in the world … Continue reading →
Today we look at homesteading and mainly producing your own food on small lots. I would define this as 1/20th to 1/4th of an acre. The average home being built in America today is sitting on about .11-.16 of an … Continue reading →
Last week we talked about a lot of great new plants to grow for 2018 so today is a good time to talk about starting all those seeds you’ve ordered or will be ordering this month. Today’s show was prompted … Continue reading →
Episode-2121- Time to Start Planning for the 2018 Spring Garden [ 1:42:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadEach year usually in January or February I do a show on spring garden planting and it hit me that I should really do so earlier. Why? Because every year I transition from winter to spring with a entire list … Continue reading →
Episode-2027- Twelve Overlooked Vegetables for the Garden [ 1:14:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadIn the spring and early summer talk a walk in the garden section of any big store or even typical smaller plant nurseries. Mostly you see peppers, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers and a few other veggies and herbs. There are so … Continue reading →
Episode-1986- Perennial Vegetables for your Homestead [ 1:31:17 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadToday we are going to turn our focus on food production in our own back yards. The plants I will describe here are wonderful for growing in just about any environment. And even though they are perennials most will do … Continue reading →
I have done some really advanced stuff with agriculture and permaculture over the years but I realized it has been a long time since I have done something totally devoted to a true beginner. The person looking at a patch … Continue reading →
Spring is coming! Well technically it was spring here in Texas 4 days ago, now it is winter again and it will be spring her on Thursday and Summer for a day on next Tuesday before returning to winter on … Continue reading →
