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 …
Collecting rainwater is a very dear subject to myself, and Bill Mollison illustrated this very eloquently: “If you only do one thing… collect rainwater”. What he probably meant by this is that collecting rainwater is a simple yet impactful action that enables anyone to do many things that are within reach (such as growing food …
I’ve recently received very useful advice from someone with experience in growing foodstuff in three different climates: whatever you want to cultivate in the long run, annual crops or a food forest, always start with berries. It makes perfect sense: they are easy to plant and to look after, and yields arrive faster. Not to …
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 …
A chicken garden is a growing space that is dedicated to cultivating foodstuff that is useful to both humans and chicken. Permaculture focuses on the mutually beneficial functions, through the natural interactions of chicken with trees, perennial plants and vegetables, thus building a regenerative system in which all elements thrive. Why grow a chicken …
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 …
Perennial Gardening means using plants that regrow every spring, instead of having only annual plants that live for one growing season, then die off. Perennials have a shorter blooming period, in comparison with annuals; on average, gardeners tend to use a combination of both plants in the growing space. An Edible Perennial Garden includes …
Cover crops stimulate the biological activity of the soil after harvest and their return as mulch or compost material. They stimulate micro-biotic activity, the proliferation of earthworms, and stabilise the soil. They also make nutrients available in large quantities and in more available forms. Cover crops can also improve the in-depth structure of the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hugelkultur is the practice of growing on a mound. The mound is made up of woody organic matter with a layer of soil. The purpose of growing on the mound is to create more favorable growing conditions for plants. This topic allows me to go deep in terms of understanding techniques, knowing that its …
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 …
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 …
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 …
