What To Plant Together in Permaculture (And What To Avoid)

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One principle of permaculture is to integrate several species to develop naturally occurring relationships in nature. corn is a common food crop that can be planted close to beans, peas, cucumbers, squash, soybeans and pumpkins, for instance, in the three-sisters method. Corn requires high nitrogen in the soil so it … Read more

5 Jaw-Dropping Permaculture Farming Success Stories!

advantages and disadvantages of permaculture

Permaculture is a cheap and efficient way to grow your own food, build green and reduce waste. You can practice it on your small garden at home or on a large-scale farm. Permaculture aims to promote sustainability and environmental awareness while ensuring healthy nutrition and economic value. There are many … Read more

How Much Does It Cost To Build a Thriving Food Forest?

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If you have 1 acre of land it will cost anywhere between $5000- $10,000 to set up your food forest in five years. This includes the cost of materials, water, and the purchase of plant seedlings. If you do not own land, you have to spend a significant amount on … Read more

The Amazing Benefits of a Food Forest (That No One Told You)

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The benefits of a food forest stem from its 3 main characteristics: A food forest mainly grows perennials, fills all plant niches, and takes full advantage of vertical space.  Here are the main benefits of growing a food forest: Biodiversity and Resilience Food forests are diverse as they allow the … Read more

What Is a Food Forest? (And Why Gardeners Are Obsessed)

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A food forest is a garden plan that mimics the ecosystem and growth patterns of a natural forest as a means toward organic, sustainable and profitable food production. This can involve leveraging an existing forest to gradually integrate edible plants, and increase the biodiversity and sustainability of food production systems. … Read more

How To Grow a Food Forest That Actually Makes Money

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Food forests have existed in the world for thousands of years, but have yet to be fully adopted as a profitable and effective farming model. This is mostly due to the fact that existing food forests are oriented towards long-term benefits, while mainstream farming practices are geared towards short-term profitability. … Read more

How To Grow Wildflowers in Pots (Even With No Garden Space)

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You can choose to grow your wildflowers in pots if you have limited space in your garden or if you intend to keep things visually interesting. Wildflowers can add to the aesthetic of your landscape when grown in container pots strategically placed on your lawn. You can place your pots … Read more

Best Trees That Deer Absolutely Love (You Might Be Surprised!)

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You should plant trees that produce edible vegetation to encourage deer to your garden. You can choose to plant either soft mast or hard mast trees. Soft mast produces fleshy fruits such as pears and apples, while hard mast trees produce fruits with thick, hard shells such as acorns that … Read more

7 Trees That Will Bring Squirrels Running to Your Garden

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Squirrels eat a variety of nuts and foliage from native trees. As a gardener, you should aim to plant trees that provide food and shelter for squirrels. They can be attracted to your yard with minimal effort, and so will birds and deer. Some gardeners use feeders to attract squirrels … Read more