In this episode, we’re going to look at how to attract birds to your property. There is something special about getting to see and hear birds just out your window. To step out and hear them singing and then see them dancing around your shrubs and trees. Birds are a core part of an abundant […]
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In this episode, we’re going to tackle a common challenge—how to deal with compacted soil without digging. If you’ve ever tried to plant in an area with compacted soil then you know how hard this can be. It really can be back-breaking. But there are simple ways to deal with compacted soil by working with […]
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In this episode, we’re going to dive into perennial vegetables. These are vegetables that you plant once and get harvests for years to come—without replanting. Ready to get started with these fantastic perennial foods? Let’s dive into them.
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Do you know any edible native plants growing in your area? Perhaps a berry or 2? Often that’s the extent of most people’s knowledge. Some might know about nettles and a few others. But it turns out there are tons of native vegetables growing out there. Often we just don’t know about them. Let’s change […]
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In this episode, we’re going to dive into 5 pathways to abundance—abundance for people, plants, and wildlife. We picked these 5 pathways to help you get started towards creating a landscape that is filled with abundance. And to help you heal the living world around you. Because working with nature isn’t always easy—it can be […]
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Despite the chill of February and even March, some native pollinators are starting to wake up. But what are they waking up to? Despite it still being early in the year, these pollinators are out and looking for food. You can support these native pollinators with early spring blooms. Here’s how to get started. Continue […]
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Food forests are an incredibly abundant way to grow food for your family and community. But shifting from a sunny garden to a food forest with trees can be a challenge. Luckily, there are a number of food plants that can grow well in the shade. Here are 5 shade-tolerant perennial food plants for your […]
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Most of us think of a farm or garden as the exact opposite of a forest. So why should you plant a food forest? It turns out when you mimic the structure of a forest to create a food forest, you can actually get more food from the same area. But that’s just one reason […]
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“Cherries here are just for the birds.” Or at least that’s what you hear when you talk about growing cherries in western Washington. But is that really true? It turns out that the problem of birds eating your cherries or other produce is actually a symptom of a larger problem—one that is created when you […]
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In many places, like where I live in western Washington, growing perennial vegetables can provide harvests all winter long without any special care. You just need to pick the right ones. Ready to get started? Here are 5 perennial vegetables for winter greens.
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