Let’s look at how permaculture design informs a kitchen garden and take a closer look at what’s happening in the winter patch.
Looking after your soil is the most important step you can take towards a good harvest
Beds prepared? Check. Plants in the ground? Check. But what are those holes in the leaves!?! Argh!
Let’s talk about the gear you need to run a kickass food garden, and how to get it for free.
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our first live broadcast! This week I want to go into more depth on seeds. In session 2 we’ll do a seed-themed tour of the garden, plus tips…
With a pandemic and a recession looming, many of us are starting food gardens for the first time or looking to ramp up production. Here is some important information to help you in these hard times.
I’ve co-authored a book chapter with Hannah Maloney! It’s called ‘Unearthing the Potential of Home Food Production’, and you’ll find it as Chapter 5 in Reclaiming the Urban Commons.
The Plummery’s vegie patch is the productive heart of our urban permaculture system. Measuring a modest 30m2, including paths, it’s managed through just a couple of hours a week. We swap our persimmons for pumpkins…
Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) are an alternative in urban areas, where space and noise constraints may rule out backyard chickens. Quails will provide you with fresh, golden-yoked eggs from even a tiny space. You’ll also…