Permaculture water systems really work – and here’s the proof! These small swales and retention ponds saved our barn from flooding during a Pacific Northwest downpour! Check it out!
About swales: swales are a popular way to manage water in permaculture design systems. They are basically shallow ditches that direct water and allow for catchment until the water can be absorbed. They may or may not incorporate retention ponds. In permaculture design, swales are built on contour and are often used for growing perennial trees.
Our “swales” are technically drainage channels, because they are not on a contour but rather are on mostly flat land. But, since “swale” is a term that many people are familiar with, I use this term to describe them.
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I’m Kaylee: a garden coach, permaculture designer and homesteader. Almost a decade ago, my wife (Lindy) and I said “farewell” the convenient life and set out on a mission to “grow food, live simply & cultivate happiness”. We started a small 3/4 acre homestead in Idaho and learned everything we could about living sustainably and growing our own food. In 2020, we moved to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and began creating the 2-acre permaculture homestead of our dreams! And now we are taking you along for the journey with new videos each week!
0:00 Intro
1:01 Importance of permaculture water management
2:20 Our problem area
3:42 Water design progress
4:20 Using permaculture swales
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