by John | Mar 31, 2016 | Permaculture Design, Soil, Vegetables
This is my first year planting a garden on this permaculture homestead. It marks a major milestone and brings a great sense of accomplishment to my psyche. When we first moved to the San Juan Islands, I had thought I’d have a small garden in the first year. Oh...
by John | Mar 25, 2016 | Livestock, Soil
Is your property covered with quackgrass? Has mowing lost its luster? Have you ever wondered if quackgrass has any nutritional value? In this article I compare some of the common feedstuffs in use for ruminants and other grazing livestock. Bonus, download the...
by John | Mar 24, 2016 | Livestock, Soil, Vegetables
Are you establishing garden beds? Is there a lot of grass or weed pressure in the way? Are you looking to maintain excellent soil structure through no-till practices? Find out how I established our garden beds without lifting a shovel. Read on… The...
by John | Feb 27, 2016 | Soil, Vegetables
Hey guys, check this out. In this video I show you how I like to mulch around my bare root strawberries in order to keep the crown exposed. The only thing you will need are a few empty plastic containers such as old yogurt cups, or nursery pots (read free). Wood chips...
