Idle dreamer
John Polk wrote:
This subject can be a two-edged sword. In an urban/suburban neighborhood, if we are not in harmony with our neighbors to a certain extent, we are not in harmony with nature. Being in harmony with the microbes, insects and other wildlife is a mute point if we live in constant conflict with the human element.
J-gez wrote:
The neighbors should stop wasting resources (land, water, fuel, etc.)
Idle dreamer
Idle dreamer
H Ludi Tyler wrote:
Any suggestions on how to get the neighbors to stop wasting resources?
J-gez wrote:
Maybe you could show them how costly poor land management is and how beneficial good land management is. Share the produce and the information behind it. Show them what rich soil looks like, etc.
Idle dreamer
Idle dreamer
Hugh H. wrote:
I think you'd have to make it messier to make it function like a permaculture garden. Straight rows or square patches of the same plant are inefficient at capturing light energy, and also require human energy to maintain the order by weeding, removing volunteers, managing insect infestations, etc. A permaculture planting might use the same plants but mixing them up a bit, and adding in some support species. I suspect this would take away from the formal look somewhat. It might tend to look 'wilder' because that's what it is - something that is taking care of its own needs more than requiring human input. If it requires an abundance of free time or wealth, as John Polk puts it, then I believe it is less likely to be permaculture.
Hugh H. wrote:
I probably should have said 'less orderly' rather than 'messy'. I wasn't trying to infer ugliness. But these types of herb gardens are what they are because of that order that is imposed on them. You can plant the plants in a permaculture way, but I don't know if it will still be the same thing.
Hugh H. wrote:
I probably should have said 'less orderly' rather than 'messy'. I wasn't trying to infer ugliness. But these types of herb gardens are what they are because of that order that is imposed on them. You can plant the plants in a permaculture way, but I don't know if it will still be the same thing.
Idle dreamer
Idle dreamer
Benjamin Burchall wrote:
H Ludi Tyler wrote:
Or you might need to be extra creative in designing your permaculture garden.![]()
I'm all ears!Let's say you live in a subdivision that only allows your front yard to be lawn no higher than 3" tall and maybe a tree (which they specify the types that you can choose from). Ok, let's give a little more latitude. The C&Rs allow for you to have a some ornamental flowers flanking you front door. How would you permaculturize (Is that a word?) that other than maybe picking some ornamental flowers that are edible? Crack that nut!
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Don't forget...a sometimes the C&Rs tell you what kind of grass are allowed too. I would so never live in a place like this! Nah ah...no...never!
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Benjamin Burchall wrote:
I know.This is something that a lot of people struggle with. I have come across anything like a comprehensive resource of ornamental edibles. If there is one out there I'd like to know about it. If there isn't one, maybe we can just put together a list of all the edible ornamentals we know as a resource.
~Carrie
Just call me Uncle Rice.
17 years in a straw bale house.
This subject can be a two-edged sword. In an urban/suburban neighborhood, if we are not in harmony with our neighbors to a certain extent, we are not in harmony with nature. Being in harmony with the microbes, insects and other wildlife is a mute point if we live in constant conflict with the human element.
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