Nothing says summer like snacking on some spicy arugula straight from the ground! At the Southside Permaculture Park you can find arugula… 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 […]
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.… 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… With the polar vortex bringing […]
Posted on March 26, 2019 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 most practical books I have ever read. It begins and ends with powerful visions of a better world and provides philosophical foundations for a new, […]
An unripe hazelnut in mid September The American Filbert, or American Hazelnut, is a medium to large shrub growing from 2-5 meters tall. The leaves are oval, coming to a point at the tip, and mildly serrate, arranged oppositely along the stem. In the fall, male catkins (fuzzy, cylindrical, pollen-producing structures) are produced and remain […]
Posted on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018 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 otherwise prepare for the coming months of cold. Putting in a little effort now can make a huge difference come spring time. Here […]
Plant A Row Lehigh Valley is a local chapter of the national organization Plant A Row for the Hungry, operated by GardenComm. Plant A Row encourages local gardeners to dedicate a row of their garden to Plant A Row. Gardeners can register their garden and drop off produce at a variety of locations across the […]
Description This low perennial vegetable produces many smooth, rounded leaves that are somewhat similar in shape to spinach. Leaves sprout from the ground from a central root. In the summer sorrel will bolt, producing a tall (~2’) stalk with many small flowers, similar to that of common broad leaf dock. Cultivation Tips Sorrel will tolerate […]
Prep Time: ~15 minutes (5 before, 10 after) Cook Time: 1-2 hours There’s nothing quite like homemade soup, and this vegetable broth can be made easily with material that would otherwise go straight into the compost. As you cook throughout the week, save vegetable scraps in a container in the freezer. When the container is […]
Description Mint plants belong to the Lamiaceae family, and are quick growing plants that can be identified by their square stems and their leaves that grow in pairs opposite to each other. Its size ranges from 12-18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. The plants bloom small white or purple flowers in the summer, which […]
The principle “Observe and Interact” highlights the importance of careful observation and active engagement with our surroundings. It emphasizes the need to understand the natural patterns, processes, and relationships in nature to properly make informative design decisions. Through observation and interaction, we can create healthy systems that are deeply rooted in the unique characteristics of […]
Posted on mayo 6, 2022julio 20, 2023 By: southsidep 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… Posted on febrero 10, 2019junio 8, 2022 By: southsidep On December 1, 2018, the greenhouse began its winter session. We had […]
Composting is the process of breaking down organic material into nutrient-rich soils. What Can Be Composted? In short, anything that was recently living. Leaves, kitchen scraps, hedge and grass clippings, wood chips, egg shells, etc. Even meat and bones can be composted, though if not done properly it can develop a funky smell and attract […]
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… 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 […]
Posted on July 18, 2018July 31, 2023 A honeybee enjoying the pollen from a blazing star flower. At the South Side Permaculture Park, we’re growing a variety of flowering plants such as coneflower, coreopsis, blazing star, anise hyssop, etc. Flowering plants attract pollinators, which are important for the reproduction of these plants. Pollinators often visit […]