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- 4 days ago
- 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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- 6 days ago
- 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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- 6 days ago
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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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- 6 days ago
- 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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- 6 days ago
- 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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- 6 days ago
- 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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- 6 days ago
- 3 min
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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- 6 days ago
- 2 min
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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- Mar 15
- 3 min
Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services, Permaculture Principle 5 of 12
The fifth principle of permaculture encourages the use of renewable resources and services to reduce our dependence on non-renewable resourc
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- Mar 13
- 3 min
Timing the Application of Natural Fertilizers Before a Rain to Encourage Deep Roots
If you're looking to improve the health and growth of your plants, fertilizing can be a great way to provide them with the nutrients they ne
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- Mar 9
- 2 min
Veterans Resources and Services in Orange County, CA
Orange County, CA is home to a large and proud community of veterans, and it's important that we do what we can to support them in their tim
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- Mar 9
- 2 min
Honoring Our Veterans: Understanding the Complexities of VA Disability Benefits
We also believe in the importance of addressing the stigma associated with seeking help and the need for clear, accessible information about
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- Mar 8
- 3 min
Seed Scarification and Veteran Healing: Understanding the Process of Breaking Down Barriers
Just like scarification breaks the outer layer of the seed, veterans need to break through their emotional and psychological barriers.
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- Mar 7
- 2 min
Sustainable Communities through Urban Agriculture and Permaculture: The Role of Municipalities
Municipalities can play an important role in promoting sustainable urban agriculture practices and supporting community-led initiatives....
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- Mar 7
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Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback- Permaculture principle 4 of 12
The fourth principle of permaculture is "Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback". This principle highlights the importance of...
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