Using garlic as a ground cover around a permaculture pond can be a great idea, as garlic has several beneficial properties. It can help deter some pests, improve soil health, and provide a useful culinary herb. Here’s how you can establish a perennial garlic ground cover around your permaculture pond: Remember that garlic can spread […]
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We grow potatoes in the permaculture chicken yard, in plots the chickens prepare for us. They weed the ground, fertilise, and clean the mulch of pests. All we have to do is push the potatoes into the mulch, cover them, and leave them to it. 2021 has been the biggest drought in decades, yet with
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Building a permaculture pond without a liner is a sustainable and eco-friendly way to create a water feature in your garden. Permaculture ponds, which mimic natural ecosystems, can serve as wildlife habitats, water sources, and even fishponds. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to build a liner-free permaculture pond: 1. Site Selection: 2. Determine the
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Muscovy ducks are widely regarded as excellent additions to permaculture systems and gardens for various compelling reasons. Their versatility and valuable contributions to the overall health and productivity of garden ecosystems make them a popular choice for sustainable and regenerative agriculture practices. 1. Pest Control: Muscovy ducks excel at natural pest control within gardens. Their
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Permaculture gardens, food forests and orchards often use nitrogen fixing trees and shrubs to supply the nitrogen needed for good production. This video shows 10 of the species we’re working with in the far north of Scotland to feed our food forests, swale systems, garden and orchard without inputs. Nitrogen-fixing trees play a crucial role
This video shows how to grow asparagus in a polyculture. Conventional gardening books will all suggest you can only grow asparagus in a heavily weeded garden bed, but it can grow happily in a polyculture, including grasses, if it’s managed correctly. Growing Asparagus the Permaculture Way: A Sustainable Approach Permaculture is a holistic approach to
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Planting any reasonably sized permaculture system can become very expensive if you’re buying all the plants. Many of them can be grown very cheaply from seed or cuttings though, bringing the cost down. This is a quick walkthrough of some of the species we’re growing out ready for planting into the food forest systems here
You don’t need a padi field to see whether growing rice is right for you, you can grow a test crop in buckets. This is the method we use with new varieties, to produce a large enough batch of seed for the next year. We also use buckets to grow a few plants in the
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Growing rice in Scotland can be challenging due to the climate, as rice is traditionally a warm-season crop. However, with some adjustments and careful planning, it’s possible to cultivate rice in a controlled environment such as a greenhouse or an indoor space. Transplanting seedlings into a paddy field may not be feasible in Scotland due
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Comfrey is the classic mineral accumulating permaculture plant, used for organic fertilisers as well as animal feed. It’s an important plant for pollinators, and is easy to multiply from root fragments. Here is a method to do it without losing the flowers or unduly stressing the plant. You don’t need to cut your comfrey plants
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Swales can be very suitable for a wet climate, especially if properly designed and managed. In fact, swales are often used as a sustainable water management technique in regions with high rainfall. Here’s why swales are effective in wet climates and an introduction to the concept of adjustable swales: Advantages of Swales in Wet Climates:
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Propagating pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) is a straightforward process that can be done through stem cuttings. Here’s how to easily propagate pineapple sage: Materials You’ll Need: Step-by-Step Propagation: Pineapple sage cuttings can be potted up and grown as new plants, ensuring a continuous supply of this delightful herb. Enjoy the aromatic leaves and their culinary
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Plants that grow under woody plants do not have it easy. They have to withstand drought, shade and the pressure of large roots. Anyone who wants to plant under trees therefore faces a special challenge. This starts with the choice of plants: Not all ground covers and perennials are made for strong competition. Especially under
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Gardening makes you happy. This is not only confirmed by science, every hobby gardener feels it when caring for plants. For many people, the home garden means much more than just exercise in the fresh air and lovingly tended plants. Above all, it stands for peace and relaxation. Besides the home, the garden is also
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I came to the raised bed in a very practical way: There is still a lot of space in my garden and I needed a solution to my vole problem. I’ve always wanted to try growing in a raised bed. A simple, inexpensive and – in my opinion – also quite quaint-looking variant is a
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The gardening year had just begun and I was literally itching to get started again. In our beautiful garden we have a lot of sun, which is of course really great for the vegetable and herb plants. But in high summer it can be almost too much sun. Especially if you have a toddler running
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When the temperatures rise and family and friends are drawn back out into the garden, the barbecue season starts for many people. This is also the case for us. Every year, I look forward to the afternoons with lots of tasty treats and the cosy evenings with a campfire after a hard day of gardening.
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We have in our garden large beds and a rather wild overgrown herb corner. and in order to be able to see everywhere after the right, a few stepping stones were missing for a long time. The search for suitable stepping stones failed either because of the price or the appearance. But I already had
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Every year I face the problem of sowing small-grain seeds at the right spacing. Most amateur gardeners will know exactly what I’m talking about. Lettuce, radish and carrot seeds in particular are so fine that it’s almost impossible to sow them at the optimum spacing. Seed bands are a great option there, and they also
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When the garden is ready for winter, it is time to put the helpful garden tools into hibernation. To make sure they survive the break well, you need to take care of the garden tools, check them thoroughly and clean them if necessary before storing them in the garage or shed. Here are some tips
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Do you also love to dream yourself to warm places on frosty days? Understandable! Your vegetables feel the same way … Because kohlrabi and radishes also like cozy warm temperatures. And you can give them that with a film tunnel. In this article, we’ll show you how to build a film tunnel for your bed
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Is frost dangerous for an IBC water tank? Winter is approaching and with it frost and cold. It is slowly time to empty the rain collectors and make them winter-proof. But do you actually have to empty IBC water tanks in winter or can you store the valuable rainwater until next spring? What are the
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This question is asked every autumn many garden and property owners. However, it cannot be answered unequivocally with “yes” or “no”. Some rain collectors need to be winterized, while others do not. So that you can collect rain again next year and not have any nasty surprises in the spring, I have summarized everything about
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The black large garbage cans in front of the house are usually not a pretty sight. With our practical and attractive trash can box, the problem is solved. At least one trash can stands somewhere in a niche next to the house entrance or garage for each of us. And these are simply not nice
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Paving stones or concrete pavers can be found on many sidewalks or garage driveways. They are often seen in plain gray, but they also come in many other colors. Regardless of the color, the joy of the new stones is marred by white spots that often form shortly after installation. And many owners think that
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Garden clogs are easy to put on and take off and are good for gardening. While they used to be made of wood, nowadays they are made of soft, synthetic materials. This makes garden clogs water repellent and easy to clean. garden clogs – comfortable to wear while gardening. Garden clogs are the ideal alternative
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The most important things in a nutshell You can get willow rods for a teepee from nurseries or municipalities. Build your willow teepee in February or March. Prune your teepee annually and water it regularly. Willow tepee in the garden: advantages and disadvantages. The model for a willow tepee are the tents of the Native
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A few hours in your own garden: birdsong, the rustling of leaves and bushes, or the gentle splashing of the fountain – wonderful! But there are also disturbing noises: honking cars, trains, loud lawn mowers, engine noise, music from the neighbors or conversations from the street. If you want to enjoy your own garden as
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Lichens are neither moss nor plants, but unfortunately an absolute success model of nature. Because the stains are stubborn and resist many cleaning attempts. With these tips, however, you can still get rid of lichens. What are lichens? Even though lichens are usually mentioned in connection with moss and green coverings, they are something quite
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Autumn in the garden year: the hours of sunshine become significantly less, but the humidity increases and the temperatures drop. At night, sometimes even to below zero degrees Celsius. To prepare the garden for the new season and thus guarantee that the flowers and shrubs bloom again in full splendor next year, we have tips
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