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Ecosystem Design Creates Potential, Builds Good Soil

Zach Loeks — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:00:08 +0000

Ecosystem design, in mimicking characteristics of naturally occurring ecosystems, builds future potential and healthy soil for years of organic food production.

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3 Important Principles For Sustainable Ecosystem Design

Zach Loeks — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:00:51 +0000

When building a sustainable ecosystem design in your garden or yard, keep these three principles top of mind when choosing what to plant where.

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With Ecosystem Design, Always Start With Biodiversity

Zach Loeks — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:00:58 +0000

Good ecosystem design is a matter of applying key principles to our growing spaces, and biodiversity is a critical first step to sustainability in the garden.

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Fall Is the Right Time To Dig … Into Seed Catalogs!

Zach Loeks — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:00:06 +0000

It's that time of year when we dig into seed catalogs to plan next year's garden. Here are some tips for navigating the many seed choices available.

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7 Essential Hand Tools For A 1/4-Acre Home Garden

Zach Loeks — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

When planting a moderate-sized garden of 1/4 acre or more, hand tools can really increase your efficiency, so check out these essential hand tools.

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Plan For Farm Water Concerns In A Changing Climate

Zach Loeks — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:00:19 +0000

Water is critical to life and essential on the farm. Water also stands to be an issue as our climate shifts, so plan now so you have enough (but not too much) water in the coming years.

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Grow A Homestead Food Forest On Just 3 Acres

Zach Loeks — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:40:50 +0000

How should you prepare land for a food forest when you have 3 acres or more? Follow these steps to ready your land for Permaculture food production.

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Build An Edible Living Laboratory To Inspire & Educate

Zach Loeks — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:00:29 +0000

An edible living laboratory is an invaluable took for educating about edible ecosystems. Here are some basics about these cool garden environments.

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Putting Your Garden To Sleep For The Winter

Zach Loeks — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:00:20 +0000

As summer draws to a close, it's time to think about the cold season and getting the garden ready for winter. Here are a few ways to get your growing space winter-ready.

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A Nutty Adventure: Enjoying A Mast Year For Acorns

Zach Loeks — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:00:51 +0000

It's a mast year for acorns, but why we don't eat these nuts? Zach Loeks set out on a longboard to find the sweetest oaks with hopes of planting more trees with better flavor.

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