If you think about all of the leaves, twigs, nutshells, and plants covering the ground in a forest, it’s easy to see why mulch is an essential component of growing a permaculture garden.  The soil in a forest is covered by all of this organic material that protects it while adding nutrients. And by placing […] The post How to Use Mulch in the Garden appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

No-till gardening is my favorite way to maintain healthy gardens without chemicals. There are several specific no-till methods such as Back to Eden, Hugelkultur, and no-dig. But these methods share general principles that you can easily use in your garden. Whether you’re starting a garden from scratch or maintaining an already established garden, this no-till […] The post How to Create a No-Till Garden the Easy Way appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

Want to create a permaculture backyard? You’re in luck! I have been studying permaculture for years now and have found that it has transformed my gardening. But what I love most about it is that permaculture is scalable, meaning you can use the same principles to design a 10-acre farm as you can a 1/10 […] The post 3 Keys to an Amazing Permaculture Backyard appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

If growing more food with less work (while regenerating the land and providing healthy habitats for wildlife) is something you’d like to accomplish, then you must know about creating food forest gardens! I have been studying and practicing permaculture for years now and have had so much success. I have been able to grow more […] The post How to Create a Food Forest or Forest Garden appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

If you have begun to learn about permaculture homesteading, you likely know how beneficial herbs are in the garden. They can perform many tasks such as attracting beneficial insects, repelling pests, adding nutrients to the soil, creating wildlife habitat and more! Best Herbs for a Permaculture Garden Herbs can also be used in the natural […] The post Best Herbs for a Permaculture Garden appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

Companion planting and plant guilds are two garden planning methods to master if growing more food with minimal effort is a goal you’re working towards. Since I started using this system of growing food, I have had many fewer problems with pests and sickly plants. Let me show you how these two techniques can help […] The post Companion Planting and Plant Guilds: How to Get Started appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

Planting perennial vegetables is one of the very best ways to expand your garden and grow your homesteading skills.  Beginners often learn how to garden by planting annuals like cucumbers and tomatoes. These traditional garden vegetables are easy to grow and great for those looking to get started gardening. But when you’re ready to invest […] The post 11 Perennial Vegetables and Fruit You Must Start Growing appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

Spring is an exciting time for gardeners and homesteaders! we’re planning and preparing for the coming growing season and dreaming about the amazing fruits, vegetables, and herbs we can grow. But have you ever been stumped about how much of each plant to grow for your family? Or maybe you’ve been unsure about which plants […] The post How to Plan Your Garden: Learn Exactly What to Plant and How Much! appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

If you have ever considered shade-loving plants for your garden, this year is the perfect time to jump in!   Gardeners often talk about growing sun-loving tomatoes and heat-basking basils. But what if your garden doesn’t receive much sunlight?  Thankfully, not all plants need a full day of baking in the hot sun to thrive. From […] The post 21 Shade-Loving Plants for Your Garden appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more

Are you struggling with your homesteading dream? Are you wondering why it doesn’t feel the way you wanted or thought it would feel? Are you just burnt out and don’t know what to do to get back to feeling inspired? Maybe abundance homesteading is the answer! What is Lack Homesteading vs. Abundance Homesteading? Many of […] The post What is Abundance Homesteading? And Ways You Can Tap Into It appeared first on Our Inspired Roots ..read more