In the Olympic National Forest learning about natural forest guilds and their natural progression towards sustainable self reliance.
Every opportunity is an opportunity to teach and learn. In this video the kids and I observe the natural companion plantings within a rainforest. We talk about the “Over Story,” “MidStory,” “Understory,” ground cover and other naturally occurring elements within an integrated system.
Learning to Scythe: I call this FarmFit
With this video I describe the fundamental principles of scything, including the proper stance, when to sharpen the blade, and how to maintain the snath when drawing through each stroke.
Designing a Permaculture Garden Plan
You realize the patterns of traffic across the property; where you spend the majority of your time and the pathways you walk across most frequently. Now you’re most likely prepared to set about designing your ultimate permaculture garden plan. This post goes into detail where to start, the tools I use and what to consider as you put together your plan.
Preparing Garden Beds On San Juan Island
This is my first year planting a garden on this permaculture homestead. It marks a major milestone and brings a great sense of accomplishment to my psyche. When we first moved to the San Juan Islands, I had thought I'd have a small garden in the first year. Oh how...
How and Why I Tag Trees
We plant a lot of trees around here, especially this time of year as temps warm yet the rain continues to fall. But the trouble with this is two fold. This post describes how and why I tag trees around the homestead.