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Hello, Reader! This season, we wanted to share a little extra abundance with our garden family. For this week only, when you join the SAGE App with a yearly membership, you’ll receive a signed copy of our book, Permaculture Gardening for Everyone, mailed to you (or a loved one) in time for Christmas. It’s our way of saying thank you for believing in what we believe — that every family can grow food, medicine, and faith right where they are. 🌿 Here’s what you’ll receive:
This gift is only available for annual SAGE members through Friday, December 5, so we can get every signed copy out in time for the holidays. 👉 Join SAGE for the Year + Get Your Signed Book » Thank you for helping us spread abundance from our little patch of earth to yours. Grow abundantly, |
Nicky and Dave Schauder are passionate about helping families grow their food, and medicine and find God in the garden
God created it all — the sun, moon, and stars, the seas, all they contain, the dry land too, and all of humanity — so that we might enter into the amazing and awe-inspiring life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. — Fr. James Dominic Brent, The Father’s House Thanksgiving for the Home Harvest This season, as many of us gather in homes, may we take a moment to reflect on what makes home special. Just like our gardens, our homes are imperfect. Yet the things we love about them — a shared meal,...
Hey Reader! When we first started gardening, we made the classic mistake: trying to grow everything. Tomatoes, melons, lettuce, mangoes (in a pot indoors) ! You name it, we planted it. But over time, we realized that good gardening isn’t about growing more. It’s about growing what fits. 1. Observe before you plant. Notice which corners of your yard get the most light, which stay moist, and which stay dry. Then choose the appropriate plant for that spot. 2. Grow what you love to eat. You’re...
Hey there, Reader! Every year around this time, Dave and I find ourselves racing the first frost. The air turns crisp, the leaves start to fall, and we're beckoned with the challenge of how long we can keep the fall garden growing. The good news? With a little planning, you can protect your crops and harvest fresh greens even through winter. Here’s how we do it at Bethany Farm: ❄️ Start simple with cold frames. They’re like mini-greenhouses made from old windows or clear lids. A good cold...