How To Make Your Permaculture Farm Profitable (Yes, It’s Possible!)

Diverse permaculture farm

Can Permaculture be Profitable? Yes, Permaculture can be a very profitable venture. it depends on a number of factors, including the specific context in which the permaculture system is being implemented, the resources and skills available to the farmer, and the markets for the products or services being produced. A … Read more

These 9 Fruit Trees Will Bring Birds Flocking To Your Garden

Crabapple (Malus)

A bird-friendly garden should incorporate trees that provide fruits and berries. Fruit-producing trees will bring a wide range of native birds to your garden. They maintain year-round interest and supplement bird feeders as a natural food source. Native trees are hosts to insects such as butterflies and moth caterpillars, which … Read more

Don’t Eat That! What You Need To Know About Wild Bird Berries

nandina berries

Are bird berries poisonous to humans? Some berries eaten by birds are safe for human consumption but others are highly toxic. Many birds can consume berries that are poisonous to humans but safe for them, like poison ivy berries. Do not eat wild berries you encounter just because you’ve seen … Read more

5 Winter Berry Shrubs That Keep Birds Fed and Happy

Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria)

Tough weather conditions in the winter result in a scarcity of food for local wildlife. You can plant winter hardy, berry varieties to attract birds and other small animals to your garden in the winter. Birds will frequent your garden if you plant high-yielding, colorful shrubs that produce fruits in … Read more

9 Fastest Growing Shrubs for Birds and Butterflies

Buddleia/ Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)

Your garden can be a haven for birds and butterflies if you plant the right type of flowering shrubs. They offer nectar for pollinators and berries, foliage and seeds for bird food. It is best to diversify the shrubs in your garden, mixing varieties that mature at different heights and … Read more

7 Viburnums That Are Bird Magnets!

Laurustinus (Viburnum tinus)

Viburnums are a good option for gardeners looking to add color to the landscape or set up a bird garden. Most varieties produce showy flowers which are followed by colorful berries that are highly nutritious to birds. Viburnums thrive in average soils, require very little watering, and will need little … Read more

The 7 Best Serviceberries To Plant If You Love Birds

Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)

Serviceberries are a good option to plant in your bird garden. They are mainly deciduous and suited to grow in many areas in North America. They have beautiful flowers, nutritious fruits, and colorful foliage and bark in the fall and winter. You can choose from over 30 species of serviceberry, … Read more

11 Berry Shrubs That Birds Will Flock To

American Holly (Ilex opaca)

Planting shrubs and trees that produce berries for birds is a great way to create a bird paradise in your garden. Berry-producing plants attract various birds to your land and transform it into a haven for local wildlife. Apart from being good sources of food, the shrubs can also be … Read more

How To Be Self-Sufficient on Just 5 Acres of Land

chicken feeding on grass

Self-sufficiency is a dream for many people now. Living off your farm and producing enough food to feed you and your family can help you save a lot of money. Self-sufficiency can mean living off-grid and producing your own power, growing all your own food, and being able to make … Read more