Getting water out of a thin bore well is impossible without a pump. Your pump is the centerpiece that connects you to the seemingly endless supply of underground water. Well maintained pumps will...

Producing your own food creates a sense of independence and gives you firm control over the quality of the food you consume. From my experience, you can produce enough food to feed one person in a...

Lettuce is the most popular salad vegetable. Even though it’s easy to get from the grocers, creating a healthy and consistent lettuce patch might be harder than you think – especially if you are...

An organic garden should be welcome to most benevolent flora and fauna as long as it doesn’t interfere with your crops. Moles are an example of animals that can be a blessing to fallow lots but a...

Keeping animals in an off grid farm is mandatory. They are a great source of protein and extra calories needed to supplement what you grow on your garden. If you’ve gone through our gardening 101...

Squirrels are generally harmless. They will stay out of your way and won’t attack your garden unless it has their favorite food. I would advise letting them be especially if they are not raiding...