Echinacea in full bloom Also called purple coneflower, or simply coneflower, echinacea has long been used for medicinal purposes in North America by the Native Americans. In total, there are nine species of echinacea, and, historically, echinacea was a very popular remedy for a host of different kinds of afflictions, including malaria and scarlet fever. […]
Posted on October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 Black Walnuts (Juglans nigra) are an incredibly abundant wild food source capable of providing significant food security in uncertain times. The tasty nuts ripen in late September to early October and can be stored throughout the winter. They are high in protein, fiber, and healthy oils, as well […]
Everyone is welcome to come compost at our park! We have two systems of composting. There are signs at the park to guide you, but here is a general guide to composting at the South Side Permaculture Park. Green Material: Kitchen waste Grass and weeds Coffee grounds Tea bags: Common Compostable Tea Bags: Bigelow, Celestial […]
Description Pleurotus ostreatus, also known as the late-fall oyster, the common oyster, or the true oyster mushroom, is a fairly common mushroom in the wild and one that is highly cultivated and the subject of much research for medical and mycoremediation purposes. While the common oyster is a relatively easy mushroom to identify with few, if […]
Coin collecting has always been a fascinating pursuit, blending history, culture, and art into one rewarding hobby. Over time, technological advancements have made it easier than ever for enthusiasts to identify, organize, and appraise their collections. A modern coin value checker app now provides collectors with immediate access to detailed information, historical context, and accurate […]
Rahavalik on teema, mis puudutab peaaegu iga inimest, sest igapäevased rahalised otsused mõjutavad otseselt meie elukvaliteeti ja tulevikku. Raha kasutamise viisid võivad varieeruda olenevalt vajadustest ja olukordadest, kuid ühine nimetaja on alati see, et igal valikul on tagajärjed. Olgu selleks säästmine, investeerimine, laenamine või lihtsalt igapäevane kulutamine – iga samm kujundab meie rahalist olukorda pikemas […]
Description Seaberry, also known as Sea Buckthorn, is a perennial deciduous shrub that grows 2-4 meters tall. The leaves are long and thin, about 6-8 cm by 1-2 cm, alternate, with a silverish green hue. Individual plants are either male or female, with the male flowers clustered in groups of four to six and the […]
Posted on May 6, 2022July 20, 2023 By: southsidep Starting Seeds Indoors Many of our summer plants we start in our greenhouse. This means we can start them from seed earlier, and we can… Posted on February 10, 2019June 8, 2022 By: southsidep On December 1, 2018, the greenhouse began its winter session. We had […]
This page is currently in draft phase as we add more information and organize a bit. In the mean time we highly recommend the following resources on the subject: Gaia’s Garden by Tobi Hemenway Farming the Woods by Ken Mudge & Steve Gabriel Edible Acres youtube channel A forest garden, sometimes called a food forest, […]
Description Honey Locust is a fast-growing leguminous tree that can grow up to 100 feet tall and lives 100-150 years. It has pinnate compound leaves and produces long seed pods in the summer that mature in late September to early October. Some varieties contain thorns. Cultivation Tips Honey Locust is a rapid grower that will […]
The grass around our petal beds at the Southside Permaculture Park has been a nuisance since the lawn mower cannot get in between the beds.… This blog post is dedicated to natural disaster resiliency. We first owe a shoutout to one of our readers, Phebe, for inspiring this post! She… One of the hardest things […]
Description Commonly called Chanterelle or Golden Chanterelle, these delicious mushrooms are more commonly foraged for than cultivated by hand. Chanterelles grow about 2-3 inches tall and are bright orange-yellow in color. The cap of the mushroom is inverted, similar to a funnel, and the underside of the cap has forked, ride-like gills. You will often […]
Posted on July 25, 2019June 8, 2022 For those that are unaware … Sand is the most extracted natural resource in the world. It is a “key ingredient for concrete, roads, glass, and electronics” and many other everyday objects like toothpaste and paper. Unfortunately, sand mining and dredging is extremely damaging to the environment and […]
Coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the mid-1970s, “permaculture” intertwines “permanent agriculture” and “permanent culture” to be a holistic design philosophy based on ecological systems. It models land management and settlement design after natural ecosystems by drawing together diverse skills and ways of thinking about a sustainable future. Permaculture also extracts from indigenous […]