Dwarf fruit trees are a great choice for home gardeners with limited space. They are smaller in size than standard fruit trees and can be grown in containers or small gardens. Getting started with dwarf fruit trees Dwarf fruit trees are a great choice for home gardeners with limited space. They are smaller in size […]
Why is Rainwater Collection Important? Collecting rainwater is important because it helps conserve water resources, reduces reliance on municipal water supplies, and provides a sustainable source of water for various purposes such as irrigation and household use. By capturing rainwater, individuals and communities can save money on water bills, mitigate the impact of droughts, and
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Berries, They Aren’t Just Delicious There is nothing more exciting than wandering around your yard or forest and finding sweet treats to eat. When our clients start dreaming up their edible landscapes, one request comes fastest and loudest: we want BERRIES! Berries have the very convenient habit of growing on edges, which make them excellent
There are many ways to start seeds. How you start seeds will depend on your circumstances and what you are looking to achieve. All seeds can be started in the ground. This is how they germinate in nature. Seeds will germinate when the conditions are right for each individual seed. We use these additional methods
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A chicken garden, also known as a chicken-friendly garden, is a type of garden designed to accommodate and benefit both chickens and plants. It’s a harmonious integration of gardening with chicken-keeping, where the needs and behaviors of chickens are taken into consideration in the garden design. Here, the art of gardening intertwines seamlessly with
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When choosing perennial plants it is very important to consider how long it will take to get a harvest. Don’t forget to only grow food that you like or you know you can trade. It is important when planting edible perennials to consider how long it takes to get a harvest. Vegetables, Herbs, and Berries
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Growing your own food is part of living a permaculture lifestyle. It provides you with better nutrition, and empowers you to bring change in your life. Growing your own food helps the environment, gives you some food security, and enables you to contribute a local solution to global problems. What you grow depends on how
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What do you need to start growing food? To start growing your own food, you need seeds, soil, and water. As the plant develops you will need to feed your plants. Growing food is part of living a permaculture lifestyle. For more on that visit Start Where You Are, use what you have, and do
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True annual plants will germinate, flower, set seed (inside of flowers or fruits), and then die, all in one season. Some seasons are short, while others are long! Some annuals prefer the warmer months while others prefer the cold! Annual gardening is planning for these needs, and choosing appropriate varieties that are right for your
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Sunflowers are a useful permaculture plant to grow in your garden. They produce food, oil, nutrients, attract pollinators and beneficial insects, They clean soil, provide trellising stalks for peas, can be chicken fodder, and much much more! Sunflowers are a useful permaculture plant to grow in your garden. They produce food, oil, nutrients, attract pollinators
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What is Juglone? Juglone is a chemical produced by certain plant species and it causes an allelopathic affect on the plants around it. What is allelopathy Allelopathy is a biological ‘behaviour’ which is known to inhibit the growth of surrounding species in order to influence germination, growth and survival of its saplings. To put it
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What is Weed Tea? Weed tea is taking unwanted plants from your garden and soaking them for days in water. It’s basically just a cup of tea for your garden! This is a cheap, easy, and efficient way of making liquid fertilizer! Some people soak their plants for weeks at a time, but that’s not
