Soil Creation Whenever earth is moved it is wise to plant and / or seed as soon as possible. In other words, where earth disturbance is planned it is important to also have organised what species and methods (strategies) will be used to stabilise the area. With our initial earthworks at Tillellan there was a … Continue reading Soil Creation
"Wow, you've got a garden... you've actually got a GARDEN!" Bemused Visitor I don't recall a time myself when backyard gardening changed. Not a precise moment. Maybe I was born after the major change, or at … Continue reading When Backyards became Backwards
The Basic Rules of Seed Saving 1) Plants of the same species are close genetic relatives and can cross breed or interbreed. It is best to grow either different species of a variety or have them flowering at different times. ie plant them at different times or plant early producing varieties/late producing varieties. Isolation is another … Continue reading Seed Saving Basics
This post is a continuation of the previous post found here. Starting with some form of design creates a firmer commitment to actually implementing your project. And action is what is going to get the ball rolling. Where is everything and what are our inputs and outputs? The basics of our situation were that the … Continue reading Permaculture Paradise Part II
After returning from the fantastic Expo this afternoon with the feedback received following my presentation I have decided to post the basis for my presentation. This is part one. And I had thought it might be in lieu of doing a 5 Year Update post, but I think that will be forthcoming too! The Story … Continue reading Permaculture Paradise Part I – Sustainable Living Fair & Expo Presentation
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