Hey fellow gardeners! I recently uploaded a video on YouTube showing how we planted turmeric in our Back to Eden garden, and I wanted to share the experience here, along with some background on turmeric, its planting requirements, and its many uses. Check out the video for a visual guide, and...
Welcome back to our homestead journey in Arkansas! In this update, we’re diving into the latest from our slice of self-sufficient paradise—covering severe weather preparedness, garden triumphs and challenges, and exciting progress on our Barndo build. Spring in Arkansas brings unpredictable...
Biochar has been a game-changer for my garden. By essentially trapping carbon and beneficial microbes in a stable charcoal form, it promotes healthier plants, improved soil structure, and better moisture retention. Many of us think of charcoal simply as something used in a grill, but long before...
Just because a hot tub is broken beyond repair doesn’t mean it can’t serve another purpose. I took one that was headed for the junk pile and turned it into a productive, space-saving garden bed. All it took was a thorough cleaning, some wood scraps as a base (hugelkultur style), plenty of...
Just finished setting up a few bucket planters for my boysenberries and blackberries, and I’ve been experimenting with magnet-assisted electroculture rods. It’s fascinating how a simple copper-coated steel rod, lined with magnets and coated in beeswax, can significantly boost plant growth and...
Comfrey has always been one of my go-to plants when kickstarting a new garden. This leafy powerhouse draws nutrients from deep within the soil and brings them right to the surface—perfect for compost teas, biochar boosters, and healthy salves. Over the years, I’ve learned that comfrey can do...
Alright, so I recently had a bit of a blueberry bush blunder on the homestead, and I figured it was worth sharing what happened, and how I’m fixing it, because it's a common issue when trying to get your blueberries going. I'd been noticing the bark peeling off some of my newer "Powder Blue"...
