One of the primary points of distinction between a permaculture garden and other types is that it uses only plants that work best for the local environment and climate, says Morganthaler. Due to its ...

Q: I keep hearing people talking about permaculture, which sounds very appealing to me. Are there ways that I can practice permaculture on a garden-scale at home? Robin S, Northumberland A: ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

It’s time to shake up everything you know about gardening. While you likely envision rows of your favorite herbs and vegetables when thinking about a garden, resetting those ideas can provide a ...

How do you know when plants are ready to pick? Can you harvest more than once from the same plant? Get some tips on how to determine when and how to harvest different types of plants from your home ...

With the arrival of spring, you might be thinking of starting a garden. There’s no shortage of gardening methods, but if you’re interested in starting a garden to last, try your hand at permaculture.

Once you open the gate to making your garden more sustainable, it's not just tips and tricks you'll come across, but also terms that refer to different philosophies and practices. When words like ...

FIGHT KITCHEN GERMS: Your kitchen may look and smell clean, but is it? About 9 percent of foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, but it's almost impossible to tell where the bacteria may live ...