By Sepp Holzer. Up the steep mountainsides of Austria (1,500 meters above sea level) this unusual farmer creates abundance. His farm is a network of terraces, raised beds, ponds, waterways and tracks of gardens.
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By Sepp Holzer. Up the steep mountainsides of Austria (1,500 meters above sea level) this unusual farmer creates abundance. His farm is a network of terraces, raised beds, ponds, waterways and tracks of gardens.
Continue readingDo you have a right to grow your food, or even farm? The truth may surprise you. In the United States, many politicians promise to protect, then slowly erode your right to farm.
Continue readingCall it “Zen and the Art of Farming” or a “Little Green Book,” Masanobu Fukuoka’s manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food. An interesting read.
Continue readingThe year 2019 was good for the Martinsville Eco-House. This project is lowering energy use and carbon footprint of a 1950’s residential home.
Continue readingDo you live on steeply sloping land and didn't think you could garden? Without horizontal growing space, a garden or fruit trees may seem impossible. But it’s not! Here's one solution that uses vertical space for tremendous growth.
Continue readingWould you let your child wander a community and work up the other kids? If you wouldn’t want your kid out causing trouble, then you ought not to let your dog. Wandering dogs contribute to the barking problem and lower property values.
Continue readingHow in the world do people update their blogs daily? Here at Prosperity Homestead we are busy working with clients, as well as enjoying the garden being productive. Here's a spring 2015 garden tour.
Continue readingA cooler weather is coming, winter is around the corner. In the fall season garden cabbages and broccoli lead the way. Here's a tour of my 2015 fall season garden.
Continue readingEvery homestead requires a community of friends for true prosperity. Let's thank the following sponsors provided materials, donations of resources, and/or time over the 2014 year. Continue reading