One of the primary points of distinction between a permaculture garden and other types is that it uses only plants that work best for the local environment and climate, says Morganthaler. Due to its ...

With the arrival of spring, you might be thinking of starting a garden. There’s no shortage of gardening methods, but if you’re interested in starting a garden to last, try your hand at permaculture.

Q: I keep hearing people talking about permaculture, which sounds very appealing to me. Are there ways that I can practice permaculture on a garden-scale at home? Robin S, Northumberland A: ...

Permaculture gardening is a series of gardening techniques that can help you save money, save time, or even save the planet. Incorporating more permaculture techniques in your spaces means a more ...

Once you open the gate to making your garden more sustainable, it's not just tips and tricks you'll come across, but also terms that refer to different philosophies and practices. When words like ...

Permaculture. It’s a word that keeps popping up in garden conversations and a method increasingly adopted by new growers. This brief introduction to permaculture will explain what it is and how one ...

FIGHT KITCHEN GERMS: Your kitchen may look and smell clean, but is it? About 9 percent of foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, but it's almost impossible to tell where the bacteria may live ...

This year's Medina County Home and Garden Show will showcase the latest in sustainable and green living, such as a 212-square-foot Tiny House constructed by Tiny Homes of Hartville, and hydroponically ...

Becky Elder runs the back of her hands over a stinging nettle set among flowering perennials. "It stings. But it's good for arthritis," she says.She snips leaves from several other weedy-looking ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...