Author: Maurice
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5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Use
Plastic is everywhere, and sometimes it feels impossible to avoid. We buy food in plastic packaging, drink from plastic bottles, and even our personal care products often contain microplastics. But here’s the good news: with just a few small changes, you can make a big difference. Below are five easy steps to help you reduce…
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Sustainable Living: The Benefits of “As Small As Possible, Yet As Large As Necessary”
In the world of sustainable living, the motto “as small as possible, yet as large as necessary” serves as a powerful guideline. The idea is to keep your living space as compact as possible while ensuring it meets your comfort and functional needs. This motto can help you make conscious choices about your living environment…
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The Essential Hedge for Birds, Your Garden and Paddock Paradise
In ecological permaculture gardening, one cannot overlook the invaluable role of a bird-friendly hedge encircling your garden to welcome our feathered friends in our garden. A bird-friendly hedge is a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life, offering an abundance of benefits for our feathered friends and the entire garden. Let’s delve into the wonders of this…
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The Power of Hot Composting
In the world of gardening and sustainable practices, there is nothing quite as transformative as hot composting. This age-old technique allows us to convert our garden waste into nutrient-rich compost, breathing life into our soil and fostering a thriving garden. In this blog post, we will delve into the art of hot composting, explore the…
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Delicious Chioggia Beet Carpaccio with a Fresh Yogurt Dressing
This morning I was in my greenhouse when my eye fall on my Chioggia beets. At that point I new what to prepare for lunch: Chioggia Beet Carpaccio with a refreshing yogurt dressing! I harvested the chioggia beet, mint, and some salad leaves and I went into the kitchen to prepare an awesome tasty and…
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Food gardening: a sacred path to health, wellbeing and longevity.
I spent several years intensively studying the lifestyle of okinawa centenarians to unravel the secret of a healthy and happy life. Brothers Bradley and Craig Wilcox and cardiologist Makoto Suzuki have conducted important and extensive research here. This aside. One of the secrets of the Okinawa elderly is the time they spend in their vegetable…
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The Benefits of Square Foot Gardening in a Greenhouse
In the pursuit of a sustainable and healthier lifestyle, I started home gardening to grow my own own fresh and organic produce. Among the various gardening methods available, one stands out as an efficient and rewarding approach: the square foot garden! I buil a greenhouse around it to get the maximum benefit of my square…
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Harmonizing Nature and Equine Well-being
Today, we embark on a journey of discovery into the transformative world of Paddock Paradise, a revolutionary approach to natural horse keeping inspired by the principles of Jaime Jackson. In this article, we will delve into the heart of Paddock Paradise, exploring its profound impact on our horses’ well-being and how it intertwines seamlessly with…
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the Vibrant Delights of Summer: A Homemade Spicy Edible Flower Salad
Today was a hot summer evening where I got a craving for a tasty snack. Rather than reaching for a bag of chips, I found inspiration in my own garden and decided to create a delightful spicy edible flower salad with boysenberries. Let me inspire you by writing down the ingredients, the recipe, and the…
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Embracing the principles of permaculture
In my gardening journey I embraced the permaculture way. Let me give you a basic understanding of what permaculture is to inspire you to create a thriving and sustainable garden that work in harmony with nature. So, let’s explore the 12 principles of permaculture, principle by principle, to gain a deeper understanding of permaculture gardening…
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Nature, Food, and Happy Horses!
Hi there, fellow nature, gardening and sustainability enthusiasts! Get ready to explore my little green haven, where permaculture, square foot gardening, and paddock paradise horse-keeping reign supreme. Let’s dive right into the heart of sustainable living, growing our own food, and creating a horse-friendly haven. Permaculture Food Forest GardenStep into my permaculture food forest garden,…