The Journal

Gardening

Permaculture Principles

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12 principles of permaculture and permaculture resources

Vermicomposting 101

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Raising composting worms for low-cost biologically-rich organic fertilizer

Composting 101

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Convert organic waste into garden-ready humus through traditional composting

Soil Texture Test

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Begin to understand the basic structure and behavior of your soil

Seed Starting

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Pollination, seed anatomy, and starting seeds using soil blocks

Macronutrients: Nitrogen

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The basic role of Nitrogen in the garden for plant and soil health

Seed Potatoes

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The very basics of selecting and planting no-till potatoes

Hügelkultur

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Storing and capturing carbon in the garden for soil health

Korean Natural Farming Techniques

Lactic Acid Bacteria

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Cultivate Lactic Acid Bacteria for improving plant and soil health

Fermented Plant Juice

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Ferment local plant material to provide natural nutrients to your gardens

Water Soluble Calcium

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Extract calcium from eggshells for direct use in the garden

Animal Care

Beekeeping Financials

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A list of everything we bought in the first year of beekeeping

Beekeeping Diary

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Weekly diary entries from hive inspections and notes in our first year of beekeeping

In the Kitchen

Ferments

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Fermenting tools list and a collection of recipes

Resources