Articles on permaculture practices, principles, and sustainable and organic farming.
Resilience in permaculture refers to the ability of your system to produce consistent yield, even under adverse environmental conditions. Once you design your permaculture farm, it should be able to withstand pressure from external forces and hold its internal structure together. Essentially, permaculture will mimic forest ecosystems that have adapted … Read more
Food forests incorporate diverse ecosystems that resemble natural forests. They are an alternative to industrial food production techniques through the creation of access to healthy and sustainable nutrition. Food forestry is not very popular among farmers and gardeners, so it might be hard to find so good examples in your … Read more
Food forests are designed to mimic natural forests. You can grow different types of crops that mature at different times of the year. It is important to grow crops that mutually benefit from each other in terms of nutrients and pest and weed protection. You can incorporate a food forest … Read more
Food forests aim to utilize all potential growing space available to a farmer. They incorporate several vertical layers that allow efficient utilization of space. An appropriately designed system will not only produce enough food for yourself but also for your community. When designing a food forest, it is best to … Read more
It is relatively easy to set up a food forest in your backyard if you have a comprehensive plan and are patient enough to wait for it to fully establish. Food forests do not require synthetic chemical inputs and therefore pose no risk to your home environment. In addition, they … Read more
A self-sustaining farm can provide a stable lifestyle and allow you to better manage resources. In a self-sustaining system you can produce enough food for yourself, your family and the community. It takes a lot of discipline and farming to establish a self-sufficient permaculture system. A self-sustaining farm means that … Read more
Syntropic farming is an approach to regenerative agriculture that allows the creation of dynamic, successional, and economically viable ecosystems that restore degraded soil biodiversity. It is solely based on principles by which nature and forest ecosystems function. Syntropy refers to the tendency of a closed system to structure and organize … Read more
Permaculture is a process that requires significant investment in terms of money and time. Starting a permaculture farm requires ownership of land, availability of labor, and finances to support yourself before it is fully established. It is difficult to set up a permaculture garden without a lot of money, but … Read more
Can Permaculture be Profitable? Yes, Permaculture can be a very profitable venture. it depends on a number of factors, including the specific context in which the permaculture system is being implemented, the resources and skills available to the farmer, and the markets for the products or services being produced. A … Read more
Self-sufficiency is a dream for many people now. Living off your farm and producing enough food to feed you and your family can help you save a lot of money. Self-sufficiency can mean living off-grid and producing your own power, growing all your own food, and being able to make … Read more