Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. Over 2.25 billion cups or mugs of java are imbibed each and every day. Although large nations are split between coffee and tea, America is clearly in the coffee column. More than half of U.S. adults enjoy at least one cup of Joe per day. The … Continue reading »
A list of garden chores that need doing now that the weather is a bit less horrible. Continue reading »
Well, there goes the neighborhood … The overgrown weeds and uncut lawns of abandoned or neglected plots of land that have long been allowed to grow freely within some communities are now targets of a growing trend of green warfare called “guerilla gardening.” The trending regimes of community members rallying together, armed with trowels, well … Continue reading »
This Perennial Spinach is a Winner The first time I saw NZ Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) was at the home of a local permaculturist, Keith (from the South East Suburbs Permaculture Group). There was a sunny spot at the back of the yard, and some unusual looking plant had almost covered over an entire garden bed. It didn’t have any snail … Continue reading »
Grow figs. Eat them. Yummy! The end. Continue reading »
Why is Pam Warhurst’s message so important? Let’s take a real life example from my neck of the woods. This is a photo of the North side of the Marlborough Street Reserve in the lovely Melbourne suburb of East Bentleigh, Australia. See that large expanse of grass up near the fence? All that grass, some trees, more … Continue reading »
What did the chook say? Share it in the comments below! Continue reading »
This is as detailed a tactical plan required to get ready for a Summer and Autumn harvest. Corn and sunflowers go here, bush beans and tomatoes go there. And so on, and so forth… Continue reading »
Some people like to pet their dog or cat. But what to do when all you have are earthworms? Continue reading »
