Seedling Containers
I was just casually complaining about not having enough space for my seedlings… and next thing I know, my husband disappears into the garage, makes a bit of noise, and BOOM—comes back with THIS! 
An upcycled vertical garden made entirely from old water containers and scrap wood. It’s not just functional, it’s BRILLIANT.
Permaculture Passion
Ten years ago, I learned the truth about our food system and it broke my heart. But it also planted a seed that changed my life.
The Radical Garden is my current passion project, or maybe it’s more of a mission. A living, breathing response to the ecological crises we face and a personal act of resistance and regeneration.
I first learned about the scale of environmental destruction while studying at university in Wisconsin. Like many, I was shocked by the reality: climate change, deforestation, mass species loss and at the center of it all, the industrial food system. I felt overwhelmed, anxious, even hopeless. And perhaps worst of all, I felt I was participating in the problem every time I ate.
Alongside that despair at the same time, I discovered a lifeline. A solution so simple and powerful that it changed the course of my life: growing our own food. I joined a local community garden and began learning from my first mentor, Wes. From there, I dove into studying regenerative agriculture, working on organic farms, WWOOFing, and taking permaculture courses.
All of that has led to this: The Radical Garden.
A small-scale, regenerative garden (just 50 x 50 feet) designed to show what’s possible in a fraction of an average American lawn. This is a living experiment in what any family can grow and manage with intention and consistency.
It’s a closed-loop system, a soil-building, biodiversity-boosting, food-producing powerhouse. My goal is to generate at least 80% of the compost needed from within the system itself, and to grow enough food to feed myself and my partner year-round. (Honestly, I think it could feed more.)
But this isn’t just all about food. It’s about reclaiming power. Healing disconnection. Taking real, tangible steps toward a more regenerative way of living. My hope is to make this as replicable as possible to share with others.
The Radical Garden is really my simple message to the world. It’s where I turn eco-anxiety into action. It’s where I become the kind of person I believe the future needs.
And I hope it inspires you to do the same.
Natural Pest and Bug Control Hacks
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Greenhouse Ideas
What’s the world’s most effective solution to stop desertification?
Terra Preta
Terra Preta, or “black earth,” is a man-made soil found in the Amazon rainforest, created over 2,000 years ago. Known for its exceptional fertility, it stands out from the nutrient-poor soils typically found in the region. Unlike other soils, Terra Preta can sustain agriculture for centuries and even regenerates itself over time.
This soil was made by mixing charcoal, bones, and organic waste into the earth through a process called pyrolysis. The charcoal improves soil structure and supports microorganisms that enhance fertility. Despite extensive research, modern science has not been able to fully replicate its unique properties.
The impact of Terra Preta is clear when comparing crops grown in it to those in natural rainforest soil. Crops in Terra Preta grow taller and healthier, while those in regular soil often struggle.
How To Preserve Garlic
Garlic intact for a year: how to preserve it? The trick?
Experienced cooks will surely know this method of preserving garlic.
First, take half a kilo of garlic cloves and soak them for about an hour in warm water. After drying them, peel them and you will see that they will peel off easily because the skin has softened.
Next, place all the garlic cloves in a sterilized glass jar. Pour two tablespoons of coarse salt, should be about 30 grams of salt. Then add a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar or, if you prefer, pour in the wine vinegar, this ingredient will help keep the garlic intact.
Finally bring some boiling water and let it cool. Before closing the container with its lid, cut a slice of lemon and place it on the garlic. Close the jar very airtight and shake it so that all the ingredients are mixed.
This way, you will keep your garlic cloves for more than a year in perfect condition and they will not rot. You can eat them whenever you want, without having to peel them whenever you need them. This method is used by many cooks, it is practical and most of all effective.
Creat to: Badre Salhi
Grow Grapes At Home
Dip the stem end in honey,
Place in seedless tomato half,
Place in potting mix and cover,
Keep moist until you have a seedling ready for transplanting.
Safe Insecticide
The recipe calls for adding 2 pounds of salt and 50 grams of baking soda to 100 lbs water and mixing well then spraying onto leaves.
(For my pocket handkerchief sized back yard garden I would add 5 grams of baking soda and 90 grams of salt to 5 kilos of water.)