Miscanthus is a genus of bunching perennial grasses ranging in size from about a foot up to 3 meters tall. Most are green during the summer, sometimes with white striations, and loose their color during the fall into winter. Some varieties exhibit brilliant red and amber hues in autumn before becoming light brown. Many varieties, […]
Posted on junio 21, 2021agosto 7, 2023 Nothing says summer like snacking on some spicy arugula straight from the ground! At the Southside Permaculture Park you can find arugula growing all over the property from around the annual bed to within the swales (keep your eyes peeled and try to find it!). […]
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 […]
Grass seems to have a dual identity in our society. For many home-owners and property developers, a homogeneous grass lawn is a symbol of status… In the absence of human intervention, species of plants, animals, fungi, and bacterial automatically group themselves together in ways that mutually benefit all those involved.… At the South Side Permaculture […]