Observation is an essential first step in permaculture site design. Learn how to use this powerful tool for blending your goals with your land's ecology. The post What Do You See? How to Use the Power of Observation in Permaculture Site Design appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Whether they’re into vegetable gardens, fruit trees, food forests, or a little bit of everything, these thoughtful permaculture gardener gift collections are sure to make your favorite gardener–or yourself–happy! The post Get Them What They’ll Love: Gift Guide for Permaculture Gardeners appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Read about how one suburb created a community garden that demonstrates a permaculture response to land repair, community fellowship, and growing food. The post Growing Community Against Steep Odds: A Community Garden Story appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Borage is a useful herb with delightful blue-purple flowers. Here are six reasons to grow this cousin to comfrey in the permaculture garden. The post 6 Reasons to Grow Borage in the Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Want to welcome birds into your permaculture garden and still get a harvest? Learn the benefits of making your food garden a bird-friendly haven and how to do it. The post How to Invite Birds to Your Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Learn how to build a rain garden that captures rainwater runoff from hard surfaces, such as a roof or pavement, for irrigation or to reduce water pollution. The post How to Build a Rain Garden to Capture Runoff appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Would you like to make money from your garden doing something you love? Here are six ways to grow perennial crops as a side hustle. The post Growing Perennial Crops as a Side Hustle appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Food forests are permaculture gardens consisting of edible perennials. Find out how two urban food forests are shaking up the local food movement. The post Two Examples: Using Permaculture in City Spaces with Urban Food Forests appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Ready to grow your own superfood? Aronia shrubs are low-maintenance, widely adaptable to a variety of conditions, and yield a ‘superfood’ berry. Certainly worthy of a spot in the edible landscape! The post All About Aronia: Grow Your Own Superfood Berries appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Wild herbs have long been known for their medicinal value. Learn about a number of wild herbs to grow in your garden to have your own free pharmacy. The post 7 Wild Herbs for Growing Your Own Pharmacy appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Growing fruit is really exciting, but the cost of buying new plants is not. Here are 6 fruit crops to propagate for free from cuttings. The post 6 Fruit Crops to Propagate for Free from Cuttings appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
A permaculture food forest is a strategy for growing food that focuses on creating a backbone of edible perennials for lasting and low-maintenance harvests. Find out how to create a low-maintenance, permaculture garden with edible rewards! The post How to Create a Permaculture Food Forest appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Wondering how to do it all on your permaculture site? Learn how to break down all your dreams into bite-sized phases of development. The post How to Develop a Permaculture Site in Phases appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
By drawing these six maps, you can create a permaculture site design that maximizes your efforts for a low-maintenance garden or landscape. The post 6 Maps to Draw for Creating Your Own Permaculture Site Design appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Wet soil can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardeners. Here are some tips for growing in wet soil and 15 perennial crops to try. The post 15 Perennial Crops to Grow in Wet Soil appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Flowers in the vegetable garden can reduce pest problems and improve biodiversity. Here are the six best flowers to grow for healthy garden crops. The post 6 Flowers to Grow in the Vegetable Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Perennial sunflowers are beautiful and multifunctional. Learn 8 reasons to grow native sunflowers in your permaculture garden as an ecological powerhouse. The post 8 Reasons to Grow Perennial Sunflowers in the Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
A circular-shaped garden is an excellent way to combine beauty with function while reducing labor. Here's how to design your own edible circle garden. The post How to Add Interest and Productivity with a Circle Garden Design appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Permaculture gardeners look for plants that are multifunctional. These berry bushes can fix nitrogen in the soil while providing edible berries. The post 4 Berry Bushes that Fertilize, Too! appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Looking for a permaculture design course? There are plenty to choose from—here's how to find the right permaculture course to meet your needs. The post How to Choose the Right Permaculture Design Course appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Comfrey fertilizer is considered a powerhouse in the permaculture garden. Here are seven comfrey uses for building healthy soil and growing healthy crops. The post 7 Comfrey Uses in the Permaculture Garden appeared first on Tenth Acre Farm.| Tenth Acre Farm
Calendula officinalis, also known as pot marigold, can benefit soil, repel pests, and aid healing. Here are seven reasons to grow this herb.| Tenth Acre Farm
A beginner-friendly guide to turning your annual garden into a food forest, with a list of over 100 edible perennial vegetables for a variety of climates.| ecodesignhive
Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.| Tenth Acre Farm
Cow manure is considered one of the best garden amendments. At least it used to be. Here's how manure in the garden may actually destroy your soil.| Tenth Acre Farm
A fruit tree guild is a permaculture technique for disease-resistant, high-yield gardens. Learn more about this style of growing fruit trees that thrive.| Tenth Acre Farm
Have you heard about the ecological benefits of the no-till garden? Replace your old habits with these essential steps for getting started with no-till gardening.| Tenth Acre Farm
Contour gardening is a way to use the land's topography to manage water and grow more easily on a slope. Here's how to utilize the contour in your garden.| Tenth Acre Farm