posted 2 years ago
Trying to think of my urban yard in "zones" and "systems" on a small scale. I DO have rain barrels, outdoor rabbits, composting area, assorted growing areas with some as annual crops, some as more surrounding growing areas of tree/shrub perimeters, and some as polyculture "islands." Along with 2 sheds, an outdoor picnic table, herb spiral, and outdoor clothes line. Most things have extra functions (my clothesline posts support climbing vines, my picnic table is also a grilling area and holds my solar dehydrator, and becomes a work table as needed for projects or sowing seeds. I've never mapped it out specifically, more like intuitively placed things where they make the most sense for access and/or shelter and/or privacy, or for most used space. I do have more open "lawn" than what might be permaculture accepted but I have big dogs in the city that NEED running and exercise space that isn't dirt. Even the "lawn" is productive though.. it's overseeded with clover as well as mixed with violets, dandelion, and other goodies that I harvest daily for rabbit food. There's nothing to show in the way of berms, swales, or landworks type overall permaculture "full design" plans.
"The world is changed by your example, not your opinion." ~ Paulo Coelho