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Independent Garden Seed Companies
We’re excited to share a list of independent garden seed companies from all over the United States. These are companies that we’ve bought from, learned from, and/or been inspired by. It’s by no means an exhaustive list. If you have an addition to suggest, please email us at gardening@wildabundance.net. During ... Read more
How to Plant a Tree?
Planting a tree is a remarkable, rewarding, and fairly simple act. Here’s a guide to help you be successful, so that your efforts (and trees) will have the best chance of bearing fruit. Steps to planting a tree: Dig a hole Prepare and amend the hole Backfill the hole (no ... Read more
Reality Checks for Raising Animals
You can raise your own eggs, milk, meat, and more, even in a moderately-sized backyard. Indeed, animals are an important part of land-based living and food security for many people. Along with edible gifts, animals provide other services, too. From manure fertilizer, to help with weed management, to the joy ... Read more
Favorite Zucchini Recipe – Crema de Calabacín
Do you have more zucchinis than you know what to do with? Are you looking for a new recipe that makes even slightly overgrown zucchinis shine? This simple and satisfying soup of Spanish origin will help you find gratitude for zucchini’s generosity. When you whip up and enjoy your first ... Read more
The Best Growing Medium for your Container Crop
Homegrown fruits and vegetables taste great from garden to table. They let you tune up your green thumb and palate at the same time. Land-based living and working toward an environmentally sustainable world gives you more control of what you eat. Whether you garden in a full-sized plot or a ... Read more
Johnny Appleseed and a Story of Apples in America
The story of apples in America is way more exciting and significant than you might expect. In fact, the so-called mythical character Johnny Appleseed was a real live nurseryman, whose goals were slightly less wholesome than you might think. From Staple Food to Simple Snack These days, most people think ... Read more
7 Ways to Include Community While Looking for Land
Building and maintaining community connections are essential parts of permaculture and living off the land. Here are seven ways to incorporate community into a land-search. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. We hope this list will help you to explore what’s right for you. Buy land from friends When ... Read more
How to Make Money Living off the Land
There are lots of ways to make money while living off the land. They range from relatively passive, to highly intensive. Some involve bringing people to your land, while others involve bringing the fruits of your land to where people are who want them. As you consider these options, think ... Read more
How to Weed a Garden
Weeding the garden is nobody’s favorite task, but it needs to happen in order to reap an abundant harvest. That’s why learning how to weed a garden efficiently and effectively is especially important. Choosing the right weeding tools in the garden is key. We’ll highlight a few of our favorites ... Read more
5 Tips for Connecting with Farmers and Homesteaders
People who are already farming and homesteading can be some of the best teachers when you begin learning these skills. However, these folks can also be some of the busiest. Here are five tips for gleaning knowledge from experienced folks in ways that are mutually beneficial to both of you. ... Read more
Grow Your Own Mushrooms – Sawdust Spawn vs. Plugs
Homegrown mushrooms on inoculated logs are a fun and delicious addition to any garden or homestead. We’ve already gone into details about how to grow mushrooms, but here we’re going to focus on the difference between the two main forms of spawn: sawdust spawn and plug spawn. Want to ... Read more
Herbal-Infused Vinegar
Wild greens popping up in the forest and fields are among the first heralds of springtime. One of our favorite things to do with these mineral-rich plants is to make herbal-infused vinegar. It’s easy to do and offers lots of health benefits. What’s more, it’s a tasty way to preserve ... Read more
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