On land that is not forested we can gauge the amount of rain that soaks in or infiltrates the landscape, as well the amount of rain that will run off and erode the soil, with the appropriate amount of vegetative cover. 1.2% rainfall will soak in at 5% vegetative cover 1.5% rainfall will soak in at […]
Orchards vary in species widely depending on which climate region they reside in. We can use a stone fruit orchard as an example which will be at ease in a temperate climate region. As well as stone fruits, this region grants room for pomes, nuts, and a myriad of berries. Below are some very crucial […]
Given enough time and planning we can add a large stone underneath the root layer of a freshly planted tree (usually best for sapling trees that do not already have a large root foundation). This particular method can be utilized greatly in arid climates and underneath dwarf trees that are used in the urban and suburban environments. The […]
After a permaculture design course, many permaculture practitioner and designer feel as they though their understanding of key points in landscape is rather blurred. I have come up with a list of tips that make keypoints easier to understand, easier to find, and some of the ways they can be utilized. There is not just one keypoint per hillside or mountain […]
Photo: Ian Scanlan www.igivetrees.com When two environments come together we usually can prepare to see the edge effect in full effect. When a prairie meets a forest, a rain of nutrient in the form of pollen and insect parts and feces falls on the inside edge of the forest. To capture that nutrient we can utilize […]
In dry land climates or places where summers are very hot and dry it is beneficial to add water condensing surfaces for long term irrigation strategies. We can feed trees and vegetation up to 80% more of the average rainfall of the region by setting up appropriate condensation traps in the areas where we are […]
Sometimes when we start planning a food forest we can get caught up with getting things very precise. For example when I first was guided into food forestry I was taught that I “needed” to plant one nitrogen fixing tree for every 3 food bearing trees. After having great mentors and a very solid blocks […]







