Many fig growers ask the same question every winter: Should I root my cuttings right away, or store them until spring?

At Mad Cat Farm, we’re experimenting with cutting hay between orchard rows and using it as mulch to nourish soil, conserve moisture, and reduce weeds—building stronger, healthier trees through natural, regenerative practices.

Learn how to germinate tree seeds with our comprehensive chart of stratification and scarification needs. Ideal for permaculture, homestead, and food forest growers in temperate climates.

This guide will show you how to attract, catch, and settle a swarm into a Layens hive — with tips for success and natural beekeeping alignment.

As more backyard beekeepers turn to treatment-free and natural methods, one question keeps popping up: what’s the best hive for the job? For those looking for simplicity, sustainability, and harmony with their bees, the Layens hive is quickly becoming an excellent choice.

Welsh Bunching Onions (Allium fistulosum) have been a part of gardens and kitchens for centuries. Known for their mild, sweet flavor and perennial nature, they’ve long been a staple in both culinary and ornamental gardens.

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance vegetable that returns year after year, consider perennial leeks (Allium Ampeloprasum).

Learn how to root fig cuttings easily using the "fig pop" method, a simple and low stress propagation method.

This guide will attempt to explain the process and clarify the techniques used to successfully germinate tree and perennial seeds.