This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. Some of these things will get done in October, and some may wait until December. These articles about monthly activities are basic guidelines; your climate may dictate
It’s hard to believe it’s almost October, my favorite time of year. The days are warm and clear and dry, the nights are cool, and so far we’re not getting too much wildfire smoke. It’s a great time for work in the garden and kitchen! Here are some things you can do:
Some of these things can be done in September, and sometimes they get done in October, or even later, depending on where you live as well as what the weather has been like. So don't panic! Focus on one thing per day if necessary. 1.Check your winter squashes! Most
Sustainability, what does that word actually mean, anyway? Sustainable, a word that’s become hugely popular over the last twenty odd years, one hears it at conferences, all over social media, in permaculture courses, and everywhere in between. You’ve probably heard or seen it on grocery store labels, corporate mission statements, and your
Six months ago I joined the board of an organization called Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County, ELOYC for short. I had met them at our library, where a permaculture designer gave a lecture on Food Forests, and when I started chatting with the neighbor to my left, I found out that ELOYC
This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. Many people feel intimidated when they first hear about Permaculture. There’s so much to learn! Pathways, water capture, biodiversity and tree guilds, even the placement of dams!
This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. Before I get into the list of things to do, I wanted to mention that in some regions, you can do these things in June, and even
The answer to that is “sometimes”. We’ve all seen those videos on social media about how you can save money and get free vegetables by saving the stumps from a head of lettuce that you’ve bought at the store and used in a salad. The same is apparently true for spring onions and
How Do Plants Support Each Other in a Permaculture Tree Guild? Identifying the layers of tree guild plants is just the first step in designing a Permaculture tree guild. The second step, identifying the role that each plant plays, is just as important. Let’s examine the various functions that each plant can fulfill.
What is a Tree Guild in a Permaculture Garden, and why have one? If you’re looking for a way to get the maximum yield out of a small permaculture garden space, a tree guild permaculture design is a great way to start. What is a Tree Guild? A tree guild is a group
