Ron Flora

Here's a couple pictures, post seeding and mulching.

So, I raked up all the gravel/rocks and used it to make a footpath.  Yard has been seeded with "Fall Green Manure Mix
Cover Crop Seed" from Johnny's Selected Seeds, and subsequently mulched with organic matter/compost.  Will post some pictures soon, though it is not much to look at...

I'd like to work blackberries and alpine strawberries into my yard, any tips of location and timing based on my diagram/pictures?

Nice lists there.  Honestly the gravel only bothers me because it is uncomfortable to walk on with bare feet (my dog thinks so too )

Thanks for your input, Tyler.

Haha, point taken.

I am not sure what kind of tree it is honestly, I will get a better picture soon.  As a renter, I am unable to remove it so it is there to stay.  I do have a decent sized compost heap (relatively) of weeds, branches, leaves etc.  Should I just spread it as mulch,  also, any recommendation on the gravel?  Shall I remove it completely?  The property gets plenty of sun from the east, but is shaded by the house to the south and the large tree to the west.  Thank you so much for your input!

R

Hello All,

I have been reading about permaculture for a few months, and I'd like to begin a small food forest to the degree possible in my backyard.  My yard is about 15-20 feet square, to the north of my house.  I have taken a few photos and drawn a rough diagram to show the orientation and layout.  The ground is primarily dry soil partially covered in gravel, with some paved areas.  I would like recommendations of what to do with/how to build the soil (remove gravel from soil, some sort of mulch etc?), what to plant (I would like as many edible as possible), when and where, and and generally any steps I should take to move forward.  The tree in the center of the yard is quite large and shades much of the yard.  Thank you so much for your time!