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Why This Woman Is Teaching Ex-Prisoners About Permaculture

Barakah Farm StaffFeb 9, 20180

(Whether you’re starting your first garden or switching to organic, Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening has all the answers and advice you need—get your copy today.) Then Thomas,

Using Weeds to Read the Soil: Some Basic Concepts to Get Started

Barakah Farm StaffDec 24, 20170

Using Weeds to Read the Soil: Some Basic Concepts to Get Started April 14, 2017by Jonathon Engels Weeds are becoming a more and more appreciated

Open Source Tools for Permaculturists

Barakah Farm StaffDec 1, 20170

Open Source Tools for Permaculturists January 10, 2017by Gurkan Yeniceri & filed under General In permaculture world we are bound by the 12 principles. Every

The 3 Best Batteries For An Off-Grid Energy System

Barakah Farm StaffNov 22, 20170

It’s the concern that any individual making use of alternative energy certainly asks at some time … Just what are the most effective batteries for

Implementing Your Dreams on the Permaculture Homestead

Barakah Farm StaffNov 13, 20170

When developing a permaculture homestead, you’ve got a lot of dreams and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Are you wondering where to start? Here’s how

Alternative Energy, Create A 1Kw Solar Energy System With Less Than $800

Barakah Farm StaffSep 7, 20170

Alternative Energy, Create A 1Kw Solar Energy System With Less Than $800 I Have Created A New Product On How To Build Solar Panels And

Growing Shiitake Mushrooms

Barakah Farm StaffJul 1, 20170

We got involved with Shiitake Mushrooms through our Agricultural Cooperative Extension Agency. (This is a great resource for any farmer. Make it a point at

Passive Water Storage Tank Heating System

Barakah Farm StaffJun 24, 20170

Interesting ideas on using a water storage tank heating system. For many people finding alternative sources of energy and ways of using renewable power is

Transitioning the Vegetable Garden from Spring to Summer

Barakah Farm StaffApr 2, 20170

— Gardening Tips — This is the time of year when I transition the vegetable garden from its spring crops into summertime. It’s the time

Planting a food forest: Proposal for Springside Park would help connect people to the land and to food

Barakah Farm StaffMar 15, 20170

PITTSFIELD — An edible landscape, dappled with fruit, vegetables and nuts. That’s part of a vision for a food forest in Springside Park. A local

What to consider when building an off-grid cottage or cabin

Barakah Farm StaffFeb 26, 20170

If you’re thinking of purchasing a second home, whether it be a cottage, cabin, lake house, camp or other, you may be considering going totally

Rotational Chicken Runs around your Garden to Reduce Feeding Costs

Barakah Farm StaffFeb 6, 20170

Our number one goal, other than adding a large garden to our new homestead, was to have rotational chicken runs around the garden to reduce

Building off the grid 3 ways

Barakah Farm StaffDec 27, 20160

What would your home look like if you unplugged for good? Tour these one-of-a-kind versions of living that dream as seen in three DIY Network

6 Ways to Increase Food Production in Your Organic Vegetable Garden

Barakah Farm StaffDec 4, 20160

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