A stunning curly kale highly productive in mid September. Curly kale is a very cold hardy brassica, usually annual or biennial, that grows dense clusters of matte green leaves that fold inward on themselves in a fractal pattern. Some plants can reach up to a meter around, but many will stay at about half that […]
This incredibly hardy herbaceous perennial is in the Brassica family, and has simple, serrated leaves arranged oppositely along the stalk, forming a rosette-like cluster around the base. The leaves can appear somewhat similar to dandelion or chicory. The stalk grows about two feet tall and produces small florets that look much like broccoli, which blossom […]
Posted on February 24, 2022July 31, 2023 So, one of the places the permaculture team is focusing on before the weather turns warm enough for seedlings to be transported to the ground is to identify the full range of animals that are interacting with the system, what they contribute, and what they harm, as well […]
We are a 1/4 acre plot of land located within the heart of Southside Bethlehem dedicated towards serving as a food-yielding and restorative green space for the community. Through are philosophy, we are pioneering our work to help shape a greener future for Southside Bethlehem. What Is Permaculture?
We talk a lot about food on here, and for good reason, but there is more to life and permaculture than just food. Here we will look at how to make some basic furniture out of miscanthus grass and yarn. This particular tutorial is for a suspended shelf, but the same basic idea can be […]
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.… The Southside Permaculture fellows hit the ground running at the start of the summer with several projects in the works, both in the garden and… Hi there Permaculturalists, Happy June! […]
For those that are unaware … Sand is the most extracted natural resource in the world. It is a “key ingredient for concrete, roads, glass,… SPRING IS HERE!!! And while other gardeners have yet to even think about putting seeds in the ground, you can be out there harvesting bowls of… On December 1, 2018, the […]
Posted on May 6, 2022July 20, 2023 Many of our summer plants we start in our greenhouse. This means we can start them from seed earlier, and we can grow them to a decent size before putting them outside with all the dangers that come from the outside world (deer, stray nights of frost, heavy […]
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… Composting! This article is going to talk about the why, what, and hows of composting. Compost is any organic material that should be added to… Sprouting up are dandelions– going […]
With lots of snow followed by warmer weather, there’s lots of water flowing everywhere. Here on the mountain, that water rushes with gravity downslope towards… The land where the Southside Permaculture Park exists today, and much of the land in Eastern PA, northern DE, southern NY, and NJ, is… “The most important thing we […]
Shipping pallets are great materials for DIY projects that can be easily sourced for free. Often, they can be found discarded behind buildings near dumpsters in good condition. By using these pallets, we are removing them from the waste stream and giving them a new function. When looking for pallets, look for an “HT” stamped […]
The permaculture ethics and principles are intended to guide our actions when designing new systems. They help us to think holistically and look at the problem in a systems context. They are not intended to be dogmas or commandments. They are very helpful in their current form, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also be […]
This herbal salve combines the healing properties of comfrey [37] and plantain [38] with the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of dandelion [64, 65] and the cooling power of mint with raw bees wax [39] to create a powerful remedy for any number of skin ailments. Apply topically for scrapes, burns, bruises, and sore joints, as well as […]
Posted on December 3, 2018July 31, 2023 This Saturday, December 1st 2018, a group of students gathered in the Southside Permaculture park to plant what is likely the first “Yellow Tulip Project” Hope Garden in the state of PA to raise awareness and combat the stigmas around mental illness. The Yellow Tulip Project was started […]
