I don't know of any place where garden wildlife doesn't exist. It could be birds, bunnies, rodents, deer, squirrels, raccoons, woodchucks, and the like. One thing I love most about Permaculture is the shift in thinking about these creatures we once thought of as nuisances. Read on to find out more about how to work with garden wildlife! Oh Deer! Deer are probably our Number One frequent visitor in the garden and orchards. They definitely have their favorite plants on which they like to … [Read more...] about How to Work With Garden Wildlife
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How to Grow Sprouts
How to Grow Sprouts (**Updated**) Here at the Mountain Farmhouse, we like to grow a few things indoors. ESPECIALLY when we can't really grow too much outside! One of our favorite, and highly nutritious, foods is the humble, little SPROUT! Follow this simple guide to learn how to grow sprouts! Start With a Clean Jar I've had my jar for years(it was part of a kit), but a large mason jar works every bit as well. Make sure it's a minimum of one quart in size. I would … [Read more...] about How to Grow Sprouts
Kitchen Sustainability Challenge
Would you like to create more sustainability in your kitchen? It doesn't have to be so hard! Let's take a look at a few of the ways we can begin to make sustainable practices habits. Participate in the Kitchen Sustainability Challenge! And while you're at it, get the FREE Companion Worksheet below! This is a fun challenge spread over the course of five days. For each day of this challenge, sit down with a glass of water or a cup of coffee or tea. Make sure … [Read more...] about Kitchen Sustainability Challenge
Cold Frame Gardening|Fall and Winter
Don't you wish the warmer weather could last just a tiny bit longer? Here in the Catskills our warm season is so short, but it's so beautiful we just have to savor it and be grateful while we have it. Of course, our harvest is generally over with by October or November, but why not attempt to squeeze out a little more with a little cold frame gardening? The Cold Frame Gardening Journey Joel built our cold frame awhile back with some salvaged barn wood and a couple of old windows. … [Read more...] about Cold Frame Gardening|Fall and Winter
Permaculture Ethics|My WHY
Permaculture Ethics What are Permaculture Ethics? Perhaps you have become curious about Permaculture and would like more information. I know just how you feel. Are you asking, "What, exactly, are Permaculture Ethics?" Or perhaps you are wondering what drew me towards Permaculture? What is my "WHY?" Well, when I first learned about it, I just thought that it made so much sense. Permaculture is often considered a design "language," if you will, that can work in a … [Read more...] about Permaculture Ethics|My WHY