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Rolando Boye

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Rolando Boye is a freelance writer, herbalist and the farm owner and manager of Biome Botanicals, a small-scale medicinal herb farm dedicated to using intensive, regenerative and holistic agricultural growing practices. A native Texan with roots in Chile, Rolando has always had a love of rural spaces, plants and the great outdoors. He now lives with his wife and two children in the mountains of Appalachia in Western North Carolina

Recent Posts

High Tunnels for Beginners, Homesteaders and Hobby Farmers

High Tunnels for Beginners, Homesteaders and Hobby Farmers

Buying a high tunnel is a big investment for homesteaders, farmers, or hobby farmers, and it raises many questions. Here, a farmer shares his...

How To Grow Garlic: A Simple Guide

How To Grow Garlic: A Simple Guide

A regenerative herb farmer shares a simple guide on how to grow garlic plus the benefits of doing so in your home garden, hobby farm or homestead....

Must Have Tools and Accessories for Gardeners

Must Have Tools and Accessories for Gardeners

When gardening or farming, having the right tool for the right job can make all the difference. A regenerative farmer and homesteader shares his...

How To Make Soil Blocks For Wastefree Seed Starting

How To Make Soil Blocks For Waste-free Seed Starting

Want a waste-free way to start seeds? Soil blocks are the answer. A farmer and soil consultant shares his tips for how to make your own soil blocks...

An Introduction to WalkBehind Tractors for Small Acreage

An Introduction to Walk-Behind Tractors for Small Acreage

Walk behind tractors have been a small-farm equipment staple in Europe for decades and are becoming popular in the United States. To learn more, we...

How (and why) to make your own leaf mulch

How (and why) to make your own leaf mulch

Fall leaves are beautiful...and can be a pain to clean up, especially on larger properties. However, with a little bit of effort and a decent lawn...