Successive or succession planting involves planting crops at intervals to ensure a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. For example, I have just planted some […]

There are a number of approaches we can take in permaculture design to build more drought tolerant systems, and in this post I’m focusing on […]

Australia’s bushfire season, often coinciding with El Niño, can be intense. Hot, dry conditions create the perfect storm for wildfires, and understanding this connection is […]

I’ve been wanting to try out an olla irrigation system for a while now (more on ollas below), but they can be quite expensive to […]

A microclimate refers to the distinct climate conditions within a relatively small area, often differing from the surrounding region due to specific local factors. These […]

My water garden is one of my favourite features of my little suburban permaculture garden. I took a neglected garden bed, and rather than just […]

8 weeks after transforming an old garden bed to grow food, I’m ready to do it again! This time, I’m turning one of my front […]

Spring is an exciting time in the garden, and this pivotal season sets the stage for a sustainable and thriving garden, where the principles of […]

One crucial aspect of successful permaculture gardening is ensuring that your plants receive the right amount of water. In this guide, we’ll walk you through […]

Sun mapping in permaculture offers a plethora of benefits to gardeners; by understanding the sun’s patterns on your property, you can strategically design your garden […]

Permaculture is a holistic design system that focuses on creating sustainable and regenerative systems. At the heart of permaculture is the concept of thinking in […]

Foraging for edible weeds is an exciting and cost-effective way to add variety and nutrition to your diet. Edible weeds can be found in abundance […]

One of the key principles of permaculture is to work with nature, rather than against it, to create regenerative systems that produce food, medicine, and […]

Mushroom cultivation at home is a fascinating and rewarding practice that can add a unique dimension to your permaculture garden while providing a nutritious and […]

Healthy soil is essential for growing healthy plants and supporting a sustainable ecosystem. Soil health can be assessed through a range of methods, including simple […]

Learning how to think in systems is essential for beginner permaculturalists as it enables them to understand and design garden systems that work in harmony […]

Gardening can be a wonderful and fulfilling hobby, but it can also be hard work. Traditional gardening methods involve a lot of digging, tilling, and […]

Urban permaculture is becoming increasingly popular as people seek to create sustainable and self-sufficient communities in the heart of urban environments. Permaculture is a design […]