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Our pond provides habitat for frogs & dragonflies, and drinking & bathing water for birds.
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Cosmos, which attract beneficial insects.
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Our habitat stack, which provides shelter for insects and small mammals.

Outside at Our Tiny Homestead

In this section, we will be sharing:
  • Theresa's gardening goals
  • Permaculture gardening techniques that are in harmony with Nature
  • How we're turning our lawn into beautiful, edible gardens
  • Growing uncommon perennial vegetables
  • Foraging & edible weeds (How to Eat Your Yard)
  • Creating wildlife habitat on a small lot
  • Building small backyard ponds
  • How to start plants from seed
  • Making syrup by tapping black walnut (or other) trees
  • Our gardens



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"Lady frog" from our pond.
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Our yard is certified as wildlife habitat with the National Wildlife Federation.
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One of our vegetable gardens.
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Our backyard labryinth, for walking meditation.
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