Living in a tropical rain forest, you are constantly fighting back the weeds. But what if we can find a way to turn the problem into a solution? By learning a little more about what’s growing in your yard, you might just find out that plant is...
Imagine a job that allowed you to make a decent income while restoring ecosystems and communities? A job that didn’t require you to compromise your ideals for a paycheck. No such job exists you say? There is always some moral code you have to break...
We live in an exciting time. Information is everywhere! Learning new methods and techniques to grow one’s food and regenerate soils can be found in a quick Google search. There you may learn about Keyhole beds, Chicken Tractors, Swales,...
How many of us dream of having an off grid homestead that provides an abundance of fruits and veggies, more meat than you can store and an overflowing amount of water that can’t be contained?! What if it only took a few hours a month to manage?Would you...
The work of a Permaculture Designer is very rewarding. Day in and day out you are tasked with designing systems that integrate the natural designs of nature and the constraints of man to create a regenerative ecosystem. In order for a Permaculture Designer...
When it rains, the water on your landscape can become a destructive force. Within hours, stormwater can wash away gardens and undermine structural foundations. Without proper design, you are at the forces of Mother Nature every time it rains. Permaculture...
Have you heard of Korean Natural Farming? Korean Natural Farming encourages the farmer to create their own fertility in the garden by focusing on the microbiology of the plants and soil. By utilizing certain practices that enhance the already present...
Composting toilets are essential to life in a homestead. They provide us with a safe method of using the toilet while also giving us compost. As to how they work, people tend to have misconceptions and/or, lots of questions. In this article, we will answer the...
I wouldn’t have believed it if I didn’t already own one myself. For years I’ve hauled drinking water to my off-grid home because I didn’t have enough solar panels to power a UV Water System. I longed for a way to just turn on the tap...
When it comes to growing food on the homestead, there is a forgotten hero among the plant world that often goes overlooked: Herbs and Spices. Growing your own flavoring takes off grid homesteading to another level. So many of the world’ most coveted...
