Some who are new to the concept of permaculture find the whole thing overwhelming. Looking around online, having heard about permaculture for the first time, it is easy to get information overload. Cutting through the buzz words and jargon and getting to the heart of things can be important. There is of course plenty toContinue reading “Getting Starting With Permaculture: Where to Begin”
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Forest Garden Design Tips: Developing Sustainable Food-Producing Systems
As anyone who has looked at any of my case studies will already know, forest gardens, food forests or agroforestry schemes often play important roles in my designs. Forest gardening also lies at the heart of my own gardening at home. I have a walled orchard which I have gradually worked to evolve into aContinue reading “Forest Garden Design Tips: Developing Sustainable Food-Producing Systems”
Overcoming Barriers to City Rewilding and Re-greening Initiatives
Rewilding cities and other human-centric spaces is increasingly important, as more and more people spend their lives in massive metropolises with little access to truly natural and ‘wild’ environments, and as we encroach ever more on the wildlife around us. Rewilding Cities: Identifying Sites for Permaculture Design Identifying land suitable for rewilding in cities andContinue reading “Overcoming Barriers to City Rewilding and Re-greening Initiatives”
Case Study: Washington DC Permaculture Plan
In this case study for a family garden in Washington DC, water takes centre stage. Craving an aquatic idyll, the clients requested a garden with a waterfall, lazy river and natural swimming pool, taking advantage of a natural depression in the back yard. A native plant-filled rain garden completes the watery picture – keeping waterContinue reading “Case Study: Washington DC Permaculture Plan”
Budget-Friendly Garden Ideas: Improve Your Garden for Free
All too often, people make the mistake of thinking that they cannot afford to improve their gardens. They do not realise that there is actually a lot that they can do for free. With some thought, determination and hard work, there are plenty of budget-friendly garden ideas to implement that allow anyone to improve theirContinue reading “Budget-Friendly Garden Ideas: Improve Your Garden for Free”
Case Study: Montana Permaculture Design
Montana is a varied state with diverse eco-regions, incorporating parts of the Rockies, of course, as well as some of the Wyoming Basin and portions of the Northern Great Plains. This design is for a client based towards the south-west of the state, in a mesic montane area where small fragments of stable, climax AspenContinue reading “Case Study: Montana Permaculture Design”
Case Study: Panama Permaculture
This case study shows my design for a client in Panama who is looking to create a care facility for those with Alzheimers and dementia on her property. Holistic Design for Holistic Care Caring for her own mother, my client has discovered the immense benefits of holistic care in a restful and natural environment andContinue reading “Case Study: Panama Permaculture”
Case Study: Yorkshire Garden Design
Working with small and somewhat awkwardly shaped garden spaces is a challenge for many gardeners. But with the right designs we can overcome all the difficulties that can arise and create attractive and functional spaces. Yorkshire Permaculture Design This design for a property near the coast of North Yorkshire, in England, works with existing featuresContinue reading “Case Study: Yorkshire Garden Design”
Case Study: Czech Republic Permaculture Plan
A family in the Czech Republic requested this design for a portion of their property in order to grow as much of their own food as possible. They wish to create a pleasing place where their family of four with two young boys can spend plenty of time, relaxing, playing and foraging. They also wantedContinue reading “Case Study: Czech Republic Permaculture Plan”
Case Study: Vermont Permaculture Design
This case study shows my design for a steeply sloping site in rural Vermont, completed late last year. The design was created for a husband who wished to surprise his wife with a design for their new property as a Christmas gift. The couple fell in love with the rural property, with its great views lookingContinue reading “Case Study: Vermont Permaculture Design”
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