What is Aquaponics Aquaponics is the combination of 2 things: Aqua Culture: The practice of Raising Fish Hydroponics: The practice of Growing Plants using water, chemicals and a non soil medium like gravel Aqua Culture is pretty self explanatory. But let’s talk...
Permaculture zones are absolutely essential in organic garden design, but there’s nothing to be intimidated by. Basically you put things that you have to tend to more, closer to your house, like a vegetable garden; and you put larger things that don’t...
When cherry tomatoes are are in peak season and are ripening by the hundreds per day in your kitchen garden or backyard organic garden, it can be thrilling, but there comes a time when you simply cannot eat any more of them. A quick search on the internet reveals the...
Part of our Backyard Farming / Urban Homesteading operation consists of growing dandelions and harvesting them to make roasted dandelion coffee. The roasted roots can be ground after roasting and put into jars or tea bags and sold online or at Farmers Markets. It...
For people who want to practice the organic and permaculture style of home gardening in the manner that is done on this site, it is always nice to have a few companion books to keep around the house. I decided to take a look at the top 5 best selling organic...
