We have several Hackberry trees out here at Tanglefoot. This unfortunately named tree supposedly earned it’s moniker because a decoction from the bark can be used to treat cough (hack). Originally thought to be a member of the Elm Family (Ulmaceae), Celtis Occidentalis is now classified as a member of the Hemp family ( Cannabaceae,) […]
A Plum Tree Guild for Permaculture Gardening
Learning about Permaculture In my ongoing research into how to be a homesteader, I came across a method of growing food that has really caught my interest. Mainly because it just makes so much sense! It’s called Permaculture, and the central idea is that of a “food forest” that is self-sustaining. I love it because […]
