The 2nd Principle for Healthy Soil: Keeping the Soil Planted
On November 21, 2021 by VladIn our previous article, we explained why it’s important to keep the soil covered and how to do it right. We will now look at the second principle of conservation agriculture – keeping the soil planted. This is another crucial step for ensuring good soil microbiology which directly translates into healthier soil and more nutrients
The 4 Principles for Healthy Soil: #1 Keeping the Soil Covered
On October 23, 2021 by VladKeeping the soil cover is the first step when following the four principles of conservation agriculture. Why is this important? First, the labor is much less intensive, and it helps to reduce gas emissions while protecting the topsoil from eroding away. It also promotes the protection of arable land and plant diversification. This article will
14 Vegetable Seeds You Can Still Plant in September
On August 27, 2021 by VladToday I want to share with you a list of 14 veggies that you can still plant in your garden in September. Just because summer is over it doesn’t mean you can’t plant anything in your garden. As your summer crops ripen and you finish harvesting them, you will start having a lot of empty
How to grow Ruth Stout potatoes
On August 25, 2021 by VladWe already discussed the main ideas of gardening using Ruth Stout’s method, a permaculture gardening technique that uses hay. Today I want to share more details and focus on how to grow potatoes using the Ruth Stout method. Potatoes are by far one of the easiest crops to grow using Ruth Stout’s method and that’s
Backyard Berry Bush: The Best Berries for Your Garden
On August 7, 2021 by VladBerries are an infinite source of vitamins, they’re delicious and can be used in a wide variety of recipes for jams, cakes, smoothies, you name it. They can also be quite pricey and growing your own will save you a pretty penny or can bring you some extra income. The type of berry bushes you
What can you do with too many radishes?
On June 10, 2021 by Greti AlaciRadishes are one of the first crops we get from our garden. Not only are they easy to grow and require almost no attention, but they are also delicious and healthy. They have a very short time to maturity so even they might not be the first crop to go into the ground, they are
12 Vegetable seeds you can plant in May
On May 6, 2021 by VladYou might think planting your vegetable seeds in May might be too late for proper germination, but the warm temperatures in temperate climates, without the risk of overnight frost, make it the perfect time to plant many of the vegetables for your summer and fall garden. The main thing you have to know before starting
14 Vegetable Seeds You Should Plant in March
On March 9, 2021 by VladSpring is just around the corner, and for those of us who live in a temperate climate, this is the perfect time to start thinking about what seeds to sow in March. To make it easier for beginner gardeners, I’ve put together a list of the types of vegetables and fruits that are best to
How to grow better beets
On January 31, 2021 by VladBeets have always been one of our most successful crops and since we also love eating them, we usually grow quite a lot. We’ve always used the same method for growing them and we’ve had amazing results every season. At least in our garden, beets were so easy to grow, we were surprised when we
Never Use Chemicals Again! Here Are 2 Tried and Tested Methods for Eco-friendly Aphid Control!
On July 25, 2020 by VladAphids are one of the most common bug infestations that affect gardens around the world. Left unchecked they can deal a lot of damage to your plants. Luckily there are some really effective, accessible, and easy to use organic pest control for aphids, that will help you have healthy plants without causing harm to the
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We (Vlad & Greti) are building a home on a homestead in a rural area of Romania in Western Europe and sharing our story as two passionate gardeners who ditched the city for a simpler, better life.
