Category: Permaculture Design
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25 Edible Landscaping Ideas to Grow More Food at Home
Are you ready to transform your outdoor space into an edible, diverse, and beautiful landscape? I’ve curated twenty-five edible landscaping ideas to get your creative juices flowing for your next garden project. First, a quick disclaimer to always use caution when using the plants you grow for food and medicine. Read my full disclaimer here.…
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The Many Remarkable Benefits of a Pergola
Want to transform your backyard into a functional and inviting space that aligns with sustainable design principles? Consider adding a pergola—an attractive and versatile structure that can enhance your outdoor living experience in multiple ways. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of a pergola from a permaculture perspective, considering practicality, functionality, and thoughtful design.…
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An Edible Native Plant Guild for the Pacific Northwest
Hi Growers! Landscaping with native plants has many benefits, but sometimes a girl just wants her fruit trees and berry bushes. This collection of edible native plants for the Pacific Northwest is one answer for getting the best of both worlds. I designed this guild for my backyard in western Idaho, which is drier than…
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The Ultimate Fruit Tree Guild Design Guide: 7 Steps to a Bountiful Guild
Hello, friends. Are you excited to plant a fruit tree guild? Me too! But it’s winter at the moment, so instead of planting one I’m reading and writing about them, and planning my own for next spring. What is a fruit tree guild? Since you’re here, you probably already know, but just to cover our…
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How to Choose a Permaculture Property: 27 Pro Tips for Assessing Urban Sites Before Buying
The housing market is wild just about everywhere at the time I’m writing this. It’s a tough time to buy, but life plows forward. If you’re looking to buy a house to turn into a “permaculture property,” whether you’re ready to buy in the next few months, or just looking while waiting for the market…