Permaculture Principle 9: Use Small and Slow Solutions
In the bustling heart of our cities, where concrete jungles meet the sky, lies an incredible opportunity for change. It's a chance to...
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- Jun 28
- 3 min
Eighth Principle of Permaculture: Integrate, Don't Segregate - Building Resilient Urban Food Systems
In the realm of permaculture, the eighth principle, "Integrate, Don't Segregate," holds immense significance in creating sustainable and...
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- Apr 22
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The 7th Principle of Permaculture and Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Permaculture is a design system that is focused on creating sustainable and regenerative ecosystems. It is based on the observation of...
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- Apr 11
- 3 min
Why We Love Compost But Are Afraid of the Decomposers
Composting is one of the most powerful ways we can reduce waste, nourish our soil, and promote a more sustainable future. By taking our food
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- Apr 10
- 3 min
Produce No Waste: Permaculture Principle 6 of 12
Permaculture is a sustainable approach to designing human settlements and agricultural systems that prioritize working with nature rather...
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- Apr 6
- 4 min
Growing Strong Tomatoes with Homemade Jadam Liquid Fertilizer and Water Soluble Calcium
Tomato seedlings need proper nutrients to grow into healthy, strong plants, and at Rusty Top Farm, we use homemade organic fertilizers to gi
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- Apr 6
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Revitalizing Soil Health with Daikon Radish Cover Crops: A Permaculture Approach
Daikon radish is a versatile and useful crop that can be used for a variety of purposes in permaculture systems. One of the most popular way
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- Mar 30
- 3 min
Empowering Pioneers: The Role of Marginalized Communities in Creating a More Equitable Food System
So, the next time you see a weed in your garden, take a closer look. What can it tell you about the health of your soil and the balance of y
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- Mar 27
- 2 min
Get Involved: Join Our Community Development Group and Help Shape Our Future
At Rusty Top Farm, we're committed to building a better future for all of us by working together to create a sustainable and equitable food
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- Mar 24
- 3 min
Introduction to Hugelkultur and Its Use in Our Urban Permaculture Farm
If you're interested in permaculture and sustainable gardening, you may have heard of a gardening technique called "hügelkultur"....
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- Mar 22
- 2 min
Aquaponics 101: How Combining Aquaculture and Hydroponics Can Grow Healthy Food in a Sustainable Way
Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (growing plants in water) in a closed-l
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- Mar 22
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Why Composting Matters: The Environmental Benefits of Diverting Organic Matter from the Waste Stream
Composting is a win-win solution for reducing waste, promoting sustainability, and improving soil health.
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- Mar 22
- 2 min
Operation Fruitful City: Empowering Urban Communities to Fight Food Insecurity
Operation Fruitful City aims to empower and unite urban communities in the fight against food insecurity by harvesting excess fruit from
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- Mar 22
- 2 min
The Benefits of Using DIY Biochar as a Soil Amendment in Agriculture and Gardening
The Benefits of Using DIY Biochar as a Soil Amendment in Agriculture and Gardening while Preventing Carbon Material in the Waste Stream...
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- Mar 22
- 3 min
Healing with Horticulture: How Peer Support and Garden Crates Can Help with Post-Traumatic Growth
At Rusty Top Farm, we believe in the therapeutic power of agriculture and horticulture. That's why we offer a unique program that...
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- Mar 22
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Urban Permaculture: Applying the Ethics and Principles to Sustainable Living
Permaculture is an approach to sustainable living that involves designing and managing ecosystems that are modeled after natural systems. It
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- Mar 22
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Resilience in Permaculture and Life: Observations from the Rain
The heavy downpour beat against the metal of my DIY biochar retort, drowning out all other sounds. As I watched the retort struggling to...
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- Mar 21
- 3 min
Get Your Compost On: The Benefits of Vermicomposting
At Rusty Top Farm, we're always looking for ways to reduce waste and build healthy, fertile soil. That's why we're big fans of vermicomposti
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- Mar 21
- 4 min
Low Cost Urban Farming: Resources to Regenerative Agriculture and DIY Pest Control
As an urban farm, Rusty Top Farm is committed to using natural and sustainable methods for growing our food. One of the most important aspec
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- Mar 20
- 3 min
6 Books That Have Inspired My Journey in Urban Agriculture
As an urban farmer, I've read a lot of books about sustainable agriculture, permaculture, and other related topics. These books have not onl
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