Posted on July 18, 2019July 23, 2019 It’s mid-July and the plants in the Southside Permaculture Park are thriving. It’s been awhile since a post has been added to our website, so let’s go over some updates for the garden! This week sees the start of an exciting new construction project: the Herb Spiral. This […]
Forest gardens are generally organized into the following layers: Canopy Sub-canopy smaller trees fill on gaps of canopy mid-stage succession ex) mulberries, pawpaws, dwarf/semi-dwarf fruit trees, redbuds Shrub layer Herbaceous layer Groundcover Rhizosphere (root layer) Fungal layer Vine layer all stages of succession ex) hardy kiwi, grapes, beans, morning glory
Ah grass lawns. That classic vision of the American Dream: a white house with a red car in the driveway, 2.2 kids and a dog, and a white picket fence surrounding a manicured grass lawn. And all up and down the block it all looks exactly the same.We think that vision is more like a […]
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?
Cuidado de las Personas es la segunda ética de la permacultura. Esta ética, al igual que la participación justa, puede derivarse fácilmente del cuidado de la tierra. Muchas de nuestras necesidades físicas pueden satisfacerse cuidando la tierra y permitiéndole florecer. Podemos cultivar alimentos nutritivos y diseñar sistemas que prioricen la tierra, lo que luego debe […]
Posted on junio 23, 2022julio 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 […]
The principle “Catch And Store Energy” emphasizes the efficient use and storage of energy resources within a system. It encourages us to recognize and harness various forms of renewable energy, such as sunlight, wind, and water when these sources are abundant. This principle additionally encourages us to use energy-efficient systems, such as soil with high […]
The principle “Catch And Store Energy” emphasizes the efficient use and storage of energy resources within a system. It encourages us to recognize and harness various forms of renewable energy, such as sunlight, wind, and water when these sources are abundant. This principle additionally encourages us to use energy-efficient systems, such as soil with high […]
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 gardeners have yet to even think about putting seeds in the ground, you can be out there harvesting bowls of… “The most important thing we […]
The Southside Permaculture Park is a ¼ acre plot of land located on the corner of Summit St. and Montclair St., designed to be an urban permaculture park and community garden. The mission of the park is to serve as a space to restore the health and wellness of the environment and community through implementing […]
People Care is the second ethic of permaculture. This ethic, much like fair share, can be easily derived from earth care. Many of our physical needs can be met by taking care of the earth and allowing it to flourish. We can grow nutritious food and design systems that prioritize the earth, which must then […]
Posted on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 By: southsidep As we roll into December and the weather cools, nighttime frosts begin to wither the more tender annuals, while the perennials drop their leaves or… Posted on November 30, 2018December 3, 2018 By: southsidep I had an interesting conversation with an old friend the other day […]
Posted on September 12, 2018September 14, 2018 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. Old-growth forest is a prime example of this, with squirrels burying nuts that grow trees that shade fungi and on and on. Modern […]
Time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients: ¼ cup dried white beans ¼ cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chopped onion 1 tbsp raisins 1 tbsp chopped hazelnuts or walnuts (can substitute almonds or pistachios) ½ tsp turmeric ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Instructions: Grind up beans into flour in a food processor […]