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 …
Hot composting is an optimized method in which the life and death cycles within the compost pile succeed each other in a much shorter period of time, at an elevated temperature. It requires little equipment, but time and effort are needed for the organic matter to become available for the garden. In today’s ultramodern, …
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 …
Permaculture self-reliance refers to a way of life that connects you with nature, with family members and your neighbors, and can include all activities that bring value, either moral or physical, to the well-being of the community. It enables empowerment through increased local resource-flow by giving, trading and sharing. Self-Reliance values and cares for the …
Permaculture is a conscious design system in which interactive, stable and resilient ecosystems are assembled to provide for the needs of humans (food, energy, climate-appropriate housing etc.). These ecosystems and their constituent parts are climate and culture specific, and relate to other such elements from the bio-regions they are a part of, in a …
What is Urban Permaculture ? Urban permaculture means applying the values and directives to urban and suburban areas, with a simple goal in mind: providing for the needs of the people and taking care of Nature, at the same time. From an ecological point of view, urban environments stand to benefit most from permaculture …
Locating a Kitchen Garden is a very important process, it represents the starting point for this all-important Zone 1 project. Decisive factors that impact your results as a gardener are: Permaculture Design takes a methodical approach to assessing the situation, and putting priorities in order, so that your choice is informed and allows you to …
Function stacking means using elements that perform multiple functions and also employing several elements for each specific function. Stacking functions designate the concept of planning elements and areas (space) to perform the most services for us with the least possible input (beyond the establishment phase). It concerns multiple usage and purpose of elements, for …
Social Permaculture is concerned with applying Permaculture ethics and directives in order to create designs integrated into natural and social contexts. Social behavior, economy, and communities are all linked to Social Permaculture, as it encompasses the ethic of ‘People Care’. It is anchored in the patterns of flowing resources, the flow of information, and …
Comfrey is a popular permaculture design plant because it is a hardy pioneer plant and it has an extremely fast growth rate. It is also a hyper nutrient accumulator, meaning its roots mine the soil at depths up to 3 meters, and bring those nutrients to the surface, in the leaves. Comfrey, also known as Symphytum …
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 …
