Gardening & Permaculture

Homestead: Land you steward, home you built, power you own

Small self-sufficiency garden with raised beds and young seedlings in spring
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Self-Sufficiency for Beginners: An Honest 12-Month Plan

Self-sufficiency for beginners: what you can realistically achieve in year one, the right order, space calculations, a 12-month roadmap and honest costs.

14 min
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Hands holding dark rich garden soil showing crumbly texture
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DIY Soil Testing + Building Humus

How to test your soil yourself (jar test, spade test, pH), when a lab analysis is worth it, and the 5 levers for building humus in your garden.

10 min
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Aerial view of a permaculture backyard garden with curved beds and herb spiral

Permaculture in the Backyard: 7 Principles That Work Immediately

Backyard permaculture: seven principles to apply today, with zone planning for 200 m2, edge maximization, water management and what permaculture is not.

11 min
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