In a world where self-sufficiency and relationship to the land are increasingly important, transforming a conventional landscape into an urban homestead is a beautiful endeavor. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a smaller space, there are ways to create a productive and eco-friendly permaculture space that provides food, habitat for wildlife, and a sense […]

How contour swales slow down water runoff, encourage infiltration, and reduce erosion, thus enhancing water retention and distribution across the landscape.

Soil profiles change depending on your climate. However, there is a vital exchange between plants and fungi, bacteria, and other organisms in any soil type. Building soil through the addition of organic matter has numerous impacts on your garden and beyond. It is said that pre-colonization, the eastern US had upward of 14 FEET of […]

While the principles, ethics, and practices of permaculture largely focus on the landscapes we tend, the very nucleus of our work and philosophies begins in the home, also referred to as Zone Zero. It is the center of activity; the place where creativity is born; where the ethics are carried out and the principles of […]

One of the many aspects of a permaculture landscape is the choice of plants that build a diverse ecosystem and meet the needs of both the land, and its human stewards. In this blog post, we’ll explore the permaculture system and how plants help to bolster sustainability, build soil health, and contribute to the Earth’s […]