Bokashi composting is a type of composting that uses a specialized mix of microorganisms to break down organic waste. The process involves placing food scraps and other organic matter in an airtight container with the microbe mix, which ferments the waste and accelerates the composting process. Introduction Composting is one of the most valuable systems …
Composting is a natural process that breaks down organic materials into nutrient-rich soil. Cold composting, also known as passive composting, is a simple and easy method of composting that does not require much effort or attention. In this article, we will discuss what cold composting is, its pros and cons, and how to start a …
What is Urban Permaculture ? Urban permaculture is a dynamic approach to sustainable living that has gained traction in recent years as cities grapple with the challenges of population growth, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation. Urban permaculture can be practiced on your own property or as part of a community garden. It also extends …
What is social permaculture? Social permaculture focuses on applying permaculture principles and ethics to social interactions, relationships, and communities. Just as permaculture aims to create sustainable and regenerative systems in the natural environment, social permaculture seeks to create sustainable and regenerative social systems. Introduction to social permaculture Social permaculture emphasizes principles such as cooperation, …
There are five permaculture zones. These zones break down the property into the most used areas, to the least used areas. This helps to organize the space based on energy use and resource availability. Permaculture Zones Zone 0 – This is the home or main residence. Zone 1 – This is the kitchen garden, chickens, …
You don’t need much space to practice permaculture. It can be practiced on a balcony, in an urban garden or in a large homestead. It is a lifestyle choice and its methods are adaptable and scalable. Permaculture is a lifestyle. You can read more about that on our post here. Using only some of the …
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A food forest is a perennial method of growing food. They are sometimes known as a forest garden too and require little input from humans to maintain because they’re designed to mimic natural forestry systems. Introduction It’s said that the term food forest, or forest gardening, originated from a horticulturalist named Robert Hart. But Hart …
What is Permaculture? Permaculture is “a design science based on nature’s patterns”. But what does that even mean? Permaculture was created and coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. The purpose was to create a “permanent agriculture” system. Permaculture is more sustainable for food production, energy resources, and community balance. It is about observing and …
