Posted on junio 28, 2018julio 31, 2023 While digging a swale, we came across an absurd quantity of rocks. The soil was incredibly compacted and almost 50% rocks by volume, leaving us with a huge pile of rocks after digging the trench. Rather than see these rocks as a liability or waste, we decided to […]
The following Processes & Techniques are a combination of tried-and-true permaculture practices guaranteed to boost productivity in the garden as well as some experimental procedures we are testing out. The following pages include step-by-step guides to help you learn the ways of permaculture and build the best garden possible. Building an A-Frame Level and Contour […]
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… 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!… The land where the […]
Food is the cornerstone of our society, and in fact, all life. As such, it is paramount that our food supply be secure and resilient, even in uncertain times. An inability to provide a stable food supply would certainly drive hungry people into civil unrest, and could lead to the failure of the state to […]
Description This herbaceous plant provides a plethora of large (up to 14”!), fuzzy green leaves from spring through fall. Small purple flowers blossom up to three times per year. This plant is incredibly multi-functional and a beautiful addition to any garden. Cultivation Tips This is one of the easiest plants to grow. The deep taproot […]
Flowering Chamomile at the Southside Permaculture Park Chamomile is one of the oldest medicinal plants humans have used in teas and tinctures. It has many health benefits ranging from treating insomnia to rheumatic pain. Most commonly today, we use chamomile in herbal teas, blending with other herbs to aid with sleep and lower stress levels. […]
Time: 1 hour Serves: 8 Steamy rocket, kale, & potato soup with crispy white bean socca bread Ingredients: 4 tbsp unsalted butter 2 medium onions 6 medium potatoes 1-2 pints mushrooms (see note) 2 large cloves of garlic (or four smaller) 2 cups turkish rocket leaves 8-10 large kale leaves (curly and sea) 2 tbsp […]
Posted on diciembre 24, 2018diciembre 24, 2018 Yesterday I was going on a walk through the woods when I cam across a fallen tulip poplar tree. The first thing I noticed about this tree was that was full of turkey tail mushrooms. Upon closer inspection, I realized that there where also oyster mushrooms fruiting out […]
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! […]