Mulch is absolutely crucial to getting a new system going. Deserts are particularly in need of it as the soil life and ecosystem have been severely damaged and disabled. Herbaceous material is great, but woody material is extremely important for developing the fungal soils that are good for growing trees. The woody, “chop-and-drop” material really…
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Dealing with Mosquitoes and Reading the Landscape | Permaculture Q&A
Geoff answers questions that have been structured around specific themes, starting with two common concerns about permaculture design: dealing with mosquitoes and reading the landscape. How do we deal with mosquitoes with so much standing water? Mosquitoes do breed in water, but the larvae have to wriggle up and down to get air at the…
Some Long Islanders Going Native, Replacing Lawns With Plants In Effort To Attract Wildlife And Cut
The suburban landscape is looking a little different in parts of Long Island. CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reports. Source
The Ancient Irrigation Systems of Oman; Birkat Al Mouz
After touring the first ancient irrigation system, Misfat Al Abriyeen, Geoff explored Birkat Al Mouz, where the water system is channeled over a wall to maintain a high water level for as long as possible before it is distributed to gardens. At Birkat Al Mouz, we can see the result of a water system managed…
How to Grow Asparagus, Complete Growing Guide
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Wind in Permaculture Design – John Kaisner The Natural Farmer
https://www.johnkaisner.com/ Knowing how to design using energies that enter your system is very important. Wind is such an energy. In this video John points out a few patterns that wind is sure to follow, and illustrates how one might anticipate these in the design of their garden. Source
Permaculture Trees in the Tropics
Food systems in the tropics are best as mostly forested food-scapes that emulate the same structure as the jungle, with it’s multi-storied production. Remember, in the tropics the nutrients are held in plants instead of soils, and tropical soils should not be left bare. So tree plantings in the tropics should be designed to include…
5 Tips to Growing Lavender Perfectly No Matter Where You Live
Learning how to grow lavender is easy – just respect where the plant came from and match it to those conditions! These 5 growing lavender tips should help you out, even if you’re in a cold climate. And make sure to stay for the pruning lavender tips at the end. SUPPORT EPIC GARDENING → Shop:…
How to Start a Regenerative Farm from Scratch
How to Start a Regenerative Farm from Scratch ⭐️ Have you ever wanted to start a regenerative farm from scratch? ⭐️ In this video, the Heifer USA team travelled to North Carolina to visit Grass Grazed Farm, a regenerative farm where founders Derrick and Paige Jackson have established and grown a successful business in just…
Permaculture inspiration on the clock – Time in Design is all that’s needed.
Time & Rhyme in Permaculture Design is all that’s needed. Time & Rhyme in Permaculture Design – that would make an interesting business name – go for it! #Time&Rhyme #Permaculturedesign Source