Magdalena Alvarez

Garden Planning Made Easy: Two DIY Garden Planners

In the tens of thousands of years that people have cultivated the land to raise food for themselves, humans have…

2 weeks ago

Soil Mineralization According to The Intelligent Gardener

Once upon a time, there was a Garden Guru named Steve Solomon, who grew loads and loads of fresh produce,…

2 months ago

Homesteader’s Guide to Emergency Childbirth

I’d like to talk to you about how to handle an emergency childbirth. Of a human. You might be thinking,…

7 months ago

Got Shelter in the Bag? Earthbag Homes on the Homestead

So, you’ve finally found the perfect land to homestead.  It’s got everything: water, a lovely stand of trees, friendly neighbors,…

8 months ago

The Benefits of Biochar in the Garden (and How to Make Your Own)

Summer is here at last and I have charcoal on my brain.  Not for summertime grilling, though… for the plants!…

9 months ago

Five Favorite Homesteading Books

I am often asked, “What are the best homesteading and gardening books for beginners?” Like most homesteaders, gardeners, or folks…

12 months ago