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When we talk about agriculture, we refer to either plant or animal. Most people involve themselves in one of them. The thought of investing in the two at the same time is rather strange to an average subsistence farmer. He thinks land space, money for feed and manure for the plants, water, and all these and many more limiting thoughts will discourage anyone that does not have the millions to spend. But, how about a situation where you can grow your vegetables and also raise your animals on the same plot of land? With limited space and reduced capital to …

Permaculture is becoming an increasingly popular buzzword to farmers and gardeners. On the suburban micro-farm, you need strategies that help reduce costs and make efficient use of your limited time. In conventional agriculture, time-saving solutions are presented in the form of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, but often these time-saving techniques come at the expense of the local environment. With permaculture you can rest easy that strategies – when used appropriately – will not only save time, but also enhance the local environment. Permaculture is basically a toolbox filled with strategies (tools) that help to create a productive and low-maintenance landscape, …