Hi Reader,Last weekend, a group of amazing gardeners gathered at Bethany Farm for our Build A Guild Workshop—and I have to say, it was something special.We designed guilds, planted together, shared meals straight from the farm, and had the kind of conversations that make you see gardening in a whole new way. 🌿Even if you couldn’t make it, I wanted to bring you inside the experience and invite you to take the next step in your own garden journey. 📸 A Peek Inside the Workshop 🌱 The Guilds We...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader,This Saturday, March 22nd, we’re gathering at Bethany Farm (with an option to join via livestream) for a hands-on permaculture workshop—and we’d love for you to be there!If you want to grow a thriving, resilient garden that practically takes care of itself, this is your chance to learn and apply guild-building techniques with expert guidance. 🌱 What You’ll Learn at the Workshop: ✔ How to build a permaculture guild—the ultimate self-sustaining plant community✔ Join fellow gardening...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi again, Reader,Happy Spring Equinox!Imagine holding a seed in your hand—one that’s been passed down through generations, carrying not just the potential to grow food, but also the stories of the people who preserved it.This is the beauty of heirloom seeds. 🌿Unlike modern hybrid seeds designed for uniformity and mass production, heirloom seeds hold:✔ genetic diversity✔ resilience✔ and unique flavors that have been lost in today’s food system. They are a direct link to our agricultural...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Your garden should be thriving, Reader, So why isn’t it? Too much sun? Poor soil? Not enough space? We’ve got LIVE solutions for you! Are you looking for the best varieties to plant in your area and how to avoid problems with particular plants e.g. blossom end rot for tomatoes? Do you want to maximize your small space by planting a large and useful crop (but you don't know what your options are? Are you frustrated by the fact that all the information on gardening comes from regions that...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, "They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:8: This is just a quick heads-up! Today, we’re rebroadcasting Dave’s transplanting video on YouTube, so if you missed it the first time (or want a refresher), now’s your chance to tune in. Wednesday, March 12 at 12:00 PM EDT Techniques for Transplanting...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Huge thanks to you if you joined me for The 10 Forgotten Steps of Organic Gardening workshop! I loved diving into these key permaculture principles, and I hope it gave you new insights into designing a garden that works with nature, not against it.Now, if you missed it or want to dig deeper... the learning doesn’t stop here!📖 Dig DeeperI’ve put together a blog post that expands on these ideas and walks you through how to design your permaculture garden step-by-step. 👉 Read the blog...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Imagine walking through a garden where pollinators hum, fruit trees thrive, and every plant plays a role in the ecosystem. This isn’t just a dream—it’s how nature works when we embrace diversity.Diversity is God’s design—from the vast ecosystems of rainforests to the unique plants thriving in your backyard. The more diverse your garden, the more resilient, productive, and balanced it becomes. 🌍Yet, 94% of seed diversity has disappeared in the last century—and when we grow the same...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about perennials, high-yield crops, and permaculture guilds—but how do we scale these efforts into a movement that truly makes a difference?That’s exactly what Climate Victory Gardens are all about.Inspired by the Victory Gardens of WWI and WWII, where 20 million Americans grew 40% of the nation’s produce, Climate Victory Gardens are taking root again — not just to feed families but to regenerate soil, restore ecosystems, and help reverse...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,Have you ever planted seeds, eagerly waited… and waited… only to find that nothing sprouted? 😩 Or maybe your seedlings emerged, but they struggled to grow strong?Yes, that was us too, and occasionally it's still us when we plant our weekly microgreens and seedlings.Starting plants from seed shouldn’t feel like a mystery— and with the right techniques, it can be easy, abundant, and even fun! 🌱That’s why we have this blog + video on how to grow plants from seed successfully using 3...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read