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
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. Starting a new flower or vegetable bed can be daunting to the beginner, especially if the area is covered with lawn. One can, of course, use a
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. The Three Sisters garden is a companion planting technique that maximizes the amount of food harvested, while organizing the plants in a way that gets them to
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. Every gardener asks the question, what should I plant now? Many of us end up planting lots of annuals: tomatoes, beans, peppers, corn, squash, to
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 will focus on ways to deal with what you grow, and how to preserve your harvest. The garden is slowing down and it's getting cold outside,
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. It’s amazing to me that it’s almost winter! Where has the time gone? I just read that NOAA is predicting that my region, the Pacific Northwest, will
Permaculture, a system of agricultural and social design principles, emphasizes harmony with natural ecosystems. A permaculture orchard is not just a place to grow fruit; it's a thriving ecosystem designed to be self-sustaining and resilient. Let’s explore how to design a permaculture orchard step by step, blending nature’s principles with human needs.
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. Ripening tomatoes can sometimes feel like a waiting game, but with a few simple techniques, you can encourage your tomatoes to reach their full, juicy potential. Whether
