Geoff Lawton..inspires me beyond measure!! In my opinion.. this message should be spread as fast…and as far…as possible!! Our backyard grow project is inspired by Permaculture design..can’t wait..to get my hands on a copy of this… new DVD. SO much to learn..I’m LOVING every minute of the process.. it’s fascinating information! Click the giant image below..to scoop it up.. THANKS GEOFF!!
Here’s the Winter update..in photos and video. So many plants to play around with!! Getting ready for Spring..by amending soil in current beds, creating more soil for future beds and selecting, starting and planting more seeds and seedlings!!! We’re also building swales on contour.. and putting in more nitrogen fixers.
oh..and.. I did a lady bug release last night..in the dome..go get em ladies!
Building my first swale in the front yard..FOOD FOREST! The rain..comes out of the gutter to the right..and hits the swale.
Instead of running straight down the hill..to the street..it fills the swale..especially the middle..then sinks in..keeping nutrients on the property and builds up a water “lens” underneath the fruit trees.
One of the many simple techniques of Permaculture. I love SWALES! SO much WATER SAVED. We will be planting fruiting/nitrogen fixing plants on top of the swale very soon..
Early in morning..7AM..still frozen
Later in the morning..10AM..venting the tunnels
Mixed heirloom romaine lettuces..Jericho, Paris Island, Freckles
The brassica bed, still growing..but frozen in the morning.
I love seeing the Kale’s freeze back..then warm up..greeting the sun!
