Food not lawns

Permaculture food forests are autopilot gardens that need little human intervention except in the beginning. Here's how to build one.

Grass alternatives can save you time and money while protecting the planet. Find out why you might want to consider some of these alternatives to a traditional grass lawn. How much time have you spent

Are you short on outdoor food-growing space? Ditch the grassy lawn and choose from these 14 different edible lawn replacements instead!

The modern love affair with grass lawns is sunsetting. Lawns that produce food and demand less water are on the upswing as a result of numerous droughts, soaring food prices, not to mention awareness of the dangers of pesticides and GMO’s that stock the aisles of most markets. One way to add to add beauty […]

I've provided you with 8 solid reasons to avoid a clover lawn, but let's take a look at some alternative lawn popular choices.

Turn your lawn into a vegetable garden.

Yarden: Grow foods, not lawns

These inspirational homeowners reduced their lawn to create ecosystems, feed themselves, and conserve water. You can too.

Our first year on the land, we were overwhelmed with projects. But at the top of our list was starting the annual vegetable garden beds. The question was - how do we transform overgrown grass and weeds into usable soil for tender new vegetable seeds and plants? We experimented with four methods for transforming lawn into garden, and there are advantages and disadvantages to each method.

Compost is a gardener's "black gold" and you can make a lot of it for free this winter. With just two basic ingredients, you can make all the compost you need for your vegetable garden, fruit trees, and even ornamentals. Learn how to turn leaves into compost in this step by step guide. #organicgardening #growingFood #simpleliving #homesteading