by Lucy Legan | Aug 2, 2023 | Seed Saving, Seed saving
You might be wondering, “Why should I save seeds?” Well, seed saving is not just about preserving the old varieties of plants that our grandparents grew in their gardens. It’s about taking responsibility for our food system and our planet’s... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 12, 2022 | Backyard farm, Homeschooling, Kids Gardening, Land Art, Living Laboratory, Permaculture, Permaculture garden, upcycling, Waste Free Living
We can do many things to encourage children to enjoy nature. Growing a garden is one of them. Making it fun is another. Choosing a suitable garden space could be your secret weapon in getting the kids out in nature. Upcycling is the new buzzword. It’s... 
by Lucy Legan | Sep 10, 2022 | Backyard farm, Building Soil, Homeschooling, Living Laboratory, Permaculture, Worms
Today we found an earthworm egg. Very exciting! This little white ball of love can hold several young worms. Young worms hatch from their eggs in between three weeks to five months. The gestation period varies for different species of worms. It also depends on... 
by Lucy Legan | Feb 20, 2016 | Backyard farm, Permaculture, Permaculture garden
To the extent that urban apartments are getting smaller, houses are getting bigger, and garden spaces are shrinking. This brings exciting challenges if you want to create an edible garden. Vertical gardens are perfect for patios and balconies, no matter the size. The...