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.
The Benefits of Google Maps When Designing A Permaculture System
Google Maps provides great way to observe the land. If you visit the site of your own property frequently enough, you will notice that Google re-images the area annually. This post provides details about why I didn’t do anything on the land for full year.
Sheet Mulch Rings
Using sheet mulch find out how to build soil in even the most inhospitable land with simple free organic materials.