Stability is built in diversity. This is true for all systems- human or otherwise. Monoculture farms require such large quantities of pesticide and herbicide because there is no diversity. Adding flowers would attract beneficial insects which would consume populations of pest bugs. Increasing plant diversity would improve the soil and foster healthy microorganisms that would […]
Anise Hyssop is an herbaceous perennial growing about 1m tall with mild branching. It has spade-like, mildly serrated leaves that are soft to the touch, and tall clusters of small purple flowers that bloom from July to September. When crushed slightly, the leaves and flowers smell strongly of sweet licorice. This is a great perennial […]
With the food grown at the park, there are plenty of ways to make these nutrient-rich crops into delectable meals! Food Recipes: Easy Tomato Basil Sauce (for canning) Lemony Sorrel & Kale Salad Bolted Arugula, Ricotta, and Fresh Pea Pasta Kale Chips Dande-Crisps Rocket Chips Basil & Sorrel Pesto Stress Free Hyssop Tea Cream of […]
Nothing is constant. We must recognize that no matter how much work we put into these systems or how well they might be working today, eventually all things come to pass; but from their ashes rises something new. Letting ourselves get distressed and depressed when things change is of no help; instead, look at it […]
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 […]