Posted on febrero 10, 2019junio 8, 2022 On December 1, 2018, the greenhouse began its winter session. We had maybe up to 10 people involved from the Lehigh community seeding. Much of this seeding was done on a whim, without much consideration of transplanting to the main garden and where crops would go next. The […]
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 […]
With climate change bringing stronger storms, more concentrated rain events, and longer periods of heat and drought, systems that protect and rebuild soils will prove to be invaluable in maintaining stability. While many traditional gardeners and landscapers will use things like wood chips or straw for mulch (many who even call themselves “organic” gardeners will […]
Posted on marzo 26, 2019 By: southsidep Title: Trees of Power: Ten Essential Arboreal Allies Author: Akiva Silver Rating: 10/10 Recommendation: Would definitely recommend! Buy it here. Overview This is one of the most inspiring and… Posted on marzo 26, 2019marzo 26, 2019 By: southsidep One of the hardest things about permaculture, or any project for that matter, is […]
A colander full of fresh beans, illustrating the bounty that just four or five bean plants can produce. Harvests like these occurred almost weekly throughout the season. Members of the genus Phaseolus are annual herbaceous plants cultivated for their ripe seeds and unripe seed pods. The common beans most people are used to (green, kidney, navy, pinto, […]
Nothing says summer like snacking on some spicy arugula straight from the ground! At the Southside Permaculture Park you can find arugula… Sprouting up are dandelions– going full speed ahead! If you’d like to make yourself a salad bursting with nutrients and flavor, this is for you!… SPRING IS HERE!!! And while other […]
Posted on June 7, 2022July 8, 2023 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 out in the community. Almost all of the petal beds around the herb spiral have been planted with pollinator plants, cabbages, spinach, Thai […]
Sprouting up are dandelions– going full speed ahead! If you’d like to make yourself a salad bursting with nutrients and flavor, this is for you! Foraging Tips: You might see dandelion growing along the edge of the sidewalk or by the road– DO NOT PICK THESE! It’s probable that they’ve been sprayed with an herbicide, […]
Posted on June 23, 2022July 8, 2023 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. One solution is to put stone or wood chips in between to combat this, but that would decrease biodiversity and get rid of […]
Posted on junio 7, 2022julio 8, 2023 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 out in the community. Almost all of the petal beds around the herb spiral have been planted with pollinator plants, cabbages, spinach, Thai […]
One of the hardest things about permaculture, or any project for that matter, is getting started. It can be so overwhelming to balance all of… 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… With lots of snow followed […]
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… 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… Composting! This article is going […]
Cook Time: 10 minutes Pesto is a delicious addition to any pasta, pizza, salad, or other dish, and is also a great way to preserve greens longer. This pesto can be made with any number of flavorful greens, so get creative and use what’s available! Also check out our post on foraging wild spring greens […]
Violets are a beautiful wildflower that bloom in early spring. The flowers are violet in color, with a white center and five petals. Flowers give way to small green seedpods that contain multiple black seeds, about 1mm each. The leaves are spade-shaped, with toothy edges and grow to be between ½ – 2 inches wide. […]
