Hi Reader, What’s it like to grow food in a place where water is scarce, soil is tricky, and the weather changes on a dime? That’s the daily reality for many California gardeners—and a growing number of us across the U.S. are starting to face similar challenges. Whether you’re in Texas, Nevada, Colorado, or even parts of the Midwest and East Coast… drought is becoming more common. But don’t worry—there’s hope. We’ve put together a helpful new blog post drawing lessons from California...

Hi Reader, After a year of writing (and many more years of learning, growing, and harvesting!), we’re thrilled to announce: Our book: Permaculture Gardening for Everyone, is officially here—and ready to ship! Order the Book Here This book is for everyone who’s ever dreamed of growing their own food—whether in pots, raised beds, or a backyard food forest. Inside, you’ll find: 🪴 10 chapters from seed to harvest, rooted in real family experience 🌿 Practical, faith-filled guidance on designing...

Hi again, Reader!At Permaculture Gardens, our mission goes beyond just growing food—we want to help you harvest abundance in every form: 🌱 Nourishment, 💊 Natural medicine, 🕊️ Peace, 💚 And yes, joy. But let’s be real—when your garden is producing wildly, the real work often begins after the harvest. Now that we've harvested this beet, how do we cook it? That’s why we’re so grateful for our friend Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship. She helps families like ours eat out less, save more, and...