Garden Pool – Aquaponics

Do you have pool in your backyard that you are not quite sure what to do with? How about raising some chickens, fish and enough fruits and vegetables to feed your family. Check out what this creative family did in Arizona, turning their backyard pool into a sustainable food provider for their family. Image Courtesy of Gardenpool.com What is a garden pool you might ask, well according to the founders of Gardenpool.org “The Garden Pool was a... Read More

Organic Mildew Spray

Two years ago our garden was attacked by a powdery mildew that took over our pumpkins and spread to the rest of our plants. I wrote about it on a post in another blog called Pura Vida Culture back from September 08, Garden Chronicles: Chapter 8 Garden Warfare. Photos taken from Fall Garden 08 In 2009 I decided to water the garden from the ground only in an attempt to keep the mildew away from the foliage of our plants. Well, it didn’t help.... Read More

What is Permaculture?

Permaculture is an approach to designing your home and agricultural systems that are modeled on the relationships found in natural ecologies. Permaculture is sustainable land use design. This is based on ecological and biological principles, often using patterns that occur in nature to maximise effect and minimise work. Permaculture aims to create stable, productive systems that provide for human needs, harmoniously integrating the land with its... Read More