Cold weather gardening season is here. Inside my dilapidated greenhouse , the citrus trees need a little more protection from the cold. Broccoli plants Brussels sprouts are getting bigger. Big broccoli

Compost tea is an amazing way to distribute the beneficial microorganisms from compost into the garden. This article explains detailed information on what compost tea is and why it is so great for the

Nitrogen is everywhere, one of six primary macronutrients in fertile soil, and one of three key nutrients that are required sustenance for plant life. Most fertilizers will advertise these on the front

Plants love this secret concoction. Compost tea is a wonderful fertilizer to utilize, for any part-time plant enthusiast or professional gardener. Instead of adding liquid fertilizer nutrients for the

This is a picture of my apricot tree in the back yard. It is almost the last true month of fall. I suppose it feels more like winter in a lot of the world. Not many people follow the true esoteric sciences

Where two or more habitats meet, more abundant and varied interactions occur. Edge effects is the place where two ecosystems merging into one, and the resulting diversity and abundance of life. In this

Defining permaculture is a personal process; it means different things to different people, but most agree that certain principles are inherent to its form. Permanent Culture is achieved through cooperation

One of the principles of permaculture is that everything gardens. It is humanity's job to utilize all aspects of nature, even the ones that do not fit in a perfect box. Often human ideas and processes

It is a nice, clear, bright, warm, breezy day. It is a nice change of pace from the previous few nights of frost. I though I would share some of the plants inside my greenhouse that is falling apart. It

Composting with worms will require utilization of several key process for optimum success. To start a worm bin there must be right kind of worms used to compost. The worms will require food as well as

This is a cool and cost effective design to construct for a worm composting bin that is compact and easy to care for. With this simple two bucket design, both worm castings, which is worm poop, and worm

It is so beautiful and delicate for such a spicy red root. If left in the ground, radishes start to reach up into a nice red and deep green tower, topped with these tiny white flowers. I leaves some in

Texas Sage They grow up so fast... A little over a year ago I found this volunteer purple texas sage bush in my yard it was under a foot tall. I decided that it was in a good place to live and wanted to

I am the Permaculture Dude. This is my journal where you will be able to follow my journey utilizing the principles of permaculture. Gardening is my hobby, but permaculture is my passion. Through making