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 […]
Time: 5-20 minutes Crunchy and salty, these kale and dandelion chips are a nutritious substitute for greasy potato chips, satisfying cravings without sacrificing health. So simple and quick, this recipe makes a great after school snack that kids can even make themselves! Ingredients: Instructions: Rinse kale, dandelion, and rocket; shake dry add some arugula for […]
Earth Care is one of the three ethics of permaculture. Each time that permaculture is practiced, it should be done with the intention of caring for the environment. The wellbeing of the natural system that each aspect of the permaculture plot belongs to should be considered in its design and maintenance. The Earth Care ethic […]
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… 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 […]
Permaculture design philosophy is based on three fundamental ethics: Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share. These three ethics work together to inform decision-making and design processes, as well as support our communities and ecosystems. These ethics were originally formulated by the co-founders of permaculture, Bill Mollison and David Holmgren Permaculture must be practiced with […]
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 […]