Posted on June 11, 2021July 15, 2022 Hi there Permaculturalists, Happy June! It’s been a few months since our last update but this summer be ready to see regular updates straight from the park. Due to COVID some big projects took a bit of hiatus but we’re back and ready to see them to fruition. […]
Posted on November 7, 2018November 30, 2018 For many home-owners and property developers, a homogeneous grass lawn is a symbol of status and serenity; it must be protected from invasions of weeds by any means necessary. For others, most notably gardeners, grass IS the noxious weed whose presence must be eliminated. The boundary between “lawn” and […]
We talk a lot about food on here, and for good reason, but there is more to life and permaculture than just food. Here we will look at how to make some basic furniture out of miscanthus grass and yarn. This particular tutorial is for a suspended shelf, but the same basic idea can be […]
Carrots are a biennial vegetable with a large, starchy taproot. Most often, the taproot is orange, though yellow, white, and purple varieties also exists. In its first year, the carrot grows a rosette of pinnately compound leaves, similar in shape to parsley or cilantro (to which it is related), that are arranged in a spiral […]
“The most important thing we can do right now, regardless of what the future holds, is to build community, solidarity, and a culture of radical… Welcome back. Over the last three weeks we have explored the basics of permaculture, social fragmentation and power dynamics in the context of industrialism, and… Welcome back to the Philosophy […]
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 […]