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 […]
Description Chicory is a medium herbaceous perennial with long, serrated leaves, similar to those of dandelion, and a large, white taproot. In early summer the plant produces hairy flowering stalks up to a meter tall with multiple light purple flowers. Each flower gives rise to 4-6 small seeds. Cultivation Tips Chicory grows well in compacted soils, and […]
Description The name skirret comes from the Dutch word “suikerwotel,” meaning “sugar root.” It is a taproot, meaning the main root grows downward and absorbs nutrients and water, with smaller lateral roots growing from the main one. Skirret is considered a low yield crop and is sometimes considered difficult to harvest and prepare due to […]
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Posted on February 16, 2019February 26, 2019 With the polar vortex bringing bone-chilling cold this winter, it seemed like spring couldn’t come soon enough. But after some crazy cycles of freeze and thaw, it seems spring is finally creeping in. A walk into the garden yesterday to observe and interact revealed many happy perennials with […]
Not to be confused with the banana relative with the same name, Plantain species are low, sessile herbaceous plants. They are perennial with broad (P. major) or narrow (P. lanceolata) leaves arranged in a rosette with fibers running the length. The flowers and seeds are green and produced on stems up to 30 cm tall. The flower of […]
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 […]