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George Yacus

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Before and after polyculture photos!

Once upon a time, this farm was in conventional, chemically-dependent agricultural soy.

We took the reins and planted it in 1000+ Christmas trees, fruit trees and nitrogen-fixing trees and shrubs plus lots of bee-feed mix, and we gave it a long due sabbath rest, letting the land become an "ugly" crazy weedy mess.

Now I'm finally getting the chance to see (and hear, smell, taste, and feel) a beautiful revival transformation towards permaculture polycultures.

Here's to life revived!

P.s. Anyone recognize the big herbaceous plant in the middle?

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Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), Indigobush (Amorpha fruiticosa), bee-feed-mix, weeds

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We planted just a few tiny root bits from a permaculture workshop led by Michael Judd. Look at 'em now!

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Ben Zumeta

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Well done! How long did that take?

This is all just my opinion based on a flawed memory

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Kris Winter

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Thank you for the inspiration!! I knew sunflowers were used to clean soil but I like your idea to plant a pollinator mix and see what comes up. And lots of comfrey. It's going on my list right now!

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R West

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Location: Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) Zone 6b

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