Jon Christie

A month-by-month guide for managing honeybee colonies in Western North Carolina, including seasonal tasks, tips for maximizing honey production, and strategies for colony health. It emphasizes the importance of preparation for winter, monitoring colony strength, and handling common issues like mites and forage availability throughout the year.

Alex Gray

Biochar is a highly porous, carbon-rich material made from biomass through pyrolysis in a low-oxygen environment. It enhances soil health by improving water retention and nutrient availability and supporting microbial life while also acting as a method for carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change. Biochar can be tailored for specific soil needs and has numerous applications, such as in water filtration, composting, and livestock feed.

Zev Friedman • 2016

The Milpa farming system promotes self-reliance and ecological harmony. This guide features traditional permaculture principles, planting techniques, and sustainable living in the midst of climate challenges.

Mini-Farms Network

Rationale and techniques for successful no-till farming practices that reduce soil depletion.

C. Newhouse • 2016

A weekly reference chart with planting dates for winter harvest and overwintering spring crops