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! […]
Posted on November 21, 2018November 30, 2018 Yesterday, as I was about to take a nap, I heard the forest calling to me. I quickly threw on some jeans and boots, made some tea in a thermos, grabbed an old shopping bag for foraged goods, and headed out the door. I had many positive exchanges […]
Everyone is welcome to come compost at our park! We have two systems of composting. There are signs at the park to guide you, but here is a general guide to composting at the South Side Permaculture Park. Green Material: Kitchen waste Grass and weeds Coffee grounds Tea bags: Common Compostable Tea Bags: Bigelow, Celestial […]
Posted on October 6, 2018October 30, 2018 By: Connor Burbridge Monocacy Creek runs through Downtown Bethlehem and converges in the center of town. It provides natural beauty to the north side of Bethlehem, with dramatic views of the creek that can be seen in the downtown or at the Monocacy Creek Park. The creek was […]
Los marcos fríos son una técnica para extender la temporada de crecimiento en el jardín. En general, pueden hacer que el microclima dentro de ellos sea como el de una zona de resistencia del USDA mayor. En la práctica, esto significa cerca de 2-4 semanas adicionales en cualquier extremo de los meses más cálidos para […]
Posted on August 1, 2018July 31, 2023 Human civilization may seem so extraordinarily complicated that it can never be understood in all its minute details and complexities. And indeed it is, but some simple principles of physics allow us to make general claims about society as a whole; at the systems-level. In physics, things move […]
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, […]