Every summer on this land, there seems to be one species thriving above all others. It’s part of the journey towards balance, these temporary imbalances
Brassica oleracea is a single species that encompasses the vegetables we know as kale, collards, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and kohlrabi. It’s hard to
I started growing mushrooms as a farm crop one full year ago. In this article, I share all my experiments, mistakes, and triumphs throughout the past year as I journeyed from total mushroom neophyte to… reasonably successful intermediate level grower! 🏆 This is a good one, you probably want to read the whole thing. Click the title to begin!
Earth Day isn’t just a day. It’s a way of being in the world. A mindset of gratitude for all the beauty and warmth and abundance we receive as citizens of the most amazing planet in the universe. It’s an attitude of respect and care-taking instead of exploitation, greed, competition, and fear.
Who profits from your bad days? Reclaiming control over our own energy and attention is resistance. It gives us the space we need to do our good work in the world, and to change the things that are in our power to change. Click the title to read the full article.
Growing potatoes is a great way to produce a substantial meal from your garden. Potatoes serve a multi-functional role in the garden rotation, smothering weeds as you hill them up, loosening compacted soil with their tenacious roots and tubers, and providing you with an opportunity to deeply amend your soil when you dig them at harvest time. Grocery store potatoes are limited in quality and variety, but if you grow your own potatoes you can choose from many different size, color, and flavor options. Click on the title to read the full article.
Welcome to 2026. There is so much happening in the world right now that I can’t even find the words. With the safety of our communities and the health of our planet at stake, permaculture is more relevant than ever. My word of intention for 2026 is clarity. In every place and in every way that I show up this year, I will do so with the consistent message that we have the power to heal our land and our culture. Click on the title to read the full article.
My theme for 2025 was Alchemy: to make something good out of whatever came my way. Looking back, I’m amazed at how much has happened. The year is almost over, but what we started is not coming to an end. This is just the beginning.
Did you know there’s an Irish Black Honeybee? I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw these tiny Guinness-colored beauties pollinating flowers in the park during my recent travels! It inspired me to learn more about the diversity within honeybees throughout the world.
Rest in peace, my last three little old farm hens.
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