There’s a bit of an odd-one-out among the seven layers of the permaculture food forest garden – a group that doesn’t fit into any one …
Layers of a Permaculture Food Forest Part 5: Climbing Plants Read More »
In our exploration of temperate food forest layers, we’ve been taking a closer look at each of the 7 layers; what we can plant there …
Layers of a Permaculture Food Forest Part 4: Understory and Canopy Trees Read More »
It looks like dirt and smells like dirt, but it’s not. It’s teeming with bacterial and fungal activity. It’s the nutrient-rich, life-giving material dreams are …
The Beginner’s Guide to Composting – Surprisingly Simple Super Soil Read More »
So far in our exploration of the different layers of the permaculture food forest garden, we have covered the underground and herbaceous layers that comprise …
Layers of a Permaculture Food Forest: Shrubs [Part 3] Read More »
What makes a food forest garden different from an orchard? One of the distinctions lies in what’s growing on the ground… In conventional orchards, the …
The Groundcover and Herbaceous Layers of a Permaculture Food Forest Read More »
One of the defining features of forest gardens and food forests is how they utilize space to maximum efficiency by growing crops in several “layers” …
The Root Layer of a Food Forest (Layer 1 of the 7 Layers) Read More »
Most people are familiar with permaculture as a style of gardening, but permaculture can extend far beyond the garden and grow into a lifestyle focused …
5 Simple Ways to Start Living a Permaculture Lifestyle Read More »
By applying the 12 principles of permaculture to our lives, we can increase productivity, cut down on waste, and boost the health of our own, …
How to Live a Productive and Sustainable Permaculture Lifestyle Read More »
If you grow some or even most of your own food, you might think you’re doing your part to live more sustainably. But if you’re …
Polyculture Farming – What Is It and Why Is It Better Than Monoculture? Read More »
It’s not unusual to be confused about permaculture swale spillways. It can take a bit to get your head around this concept, especially if you’re …
Permaculture Swale Spillways – How, Where, and Why Read More »
The swale is a super helpful tool in your permaculture design toolbox. It looks great, provides a whole new area for permaculture and garden design, …
2 Cool Things You Can Do With the Permaculture Swale Read More »
