When deciding which veggies to grow in your garden, you know that you need to choose varieties appropriate for your growing season, but beyond that there are many, many options. A common decision point is heirloom or hybrid. There is no right answer. Some people are squarely in the heirloom only camp, and some folks… Continue Reading
Leslie Allen
Oh Poo! Using Manure in Your Organic Garden
Consuming fresh organic vegetables is the cornerstone of good health, and growing them yourself is a step towards sustainable living. Animal manure has been used as an organic fertilizer since the dawn of agriculture, some 10,000 years ago. However, recent E. coli outbreaks in Europe and the USA raise concerns over the potential food safety… Continue Reading
Homegrown Paleo – Let Worms Eat Your Garbage!
This post is part of a series of educational articles on gardening, self-sufficiency and food independence. That’s what The Liberty Garden is all about. To find out more about the mission behind The Liberty Garden concept, go here. Or read all the archives. Many people never give a second thought to throwing kitchen waste into… Continue Reading
Composting 101
This post is part of a series of educational articles on gardening, self-sufficiency and food independence. That’s what The Liberty Garden is all about. To find out more about the mission behind The Liberty Garden concept, go here. Or read all the archives. I love it when people ask me how to establish a landscape… Continue Reading
