Permaculture Gardening Archives

Urban Food Forests: Demonstrating City Permaculture

Food forests are permaculture gardens consisting of edible perennials. Find out how two urban food forests are shaking up the local food movement.

How to Improve Clay Soil in 6 Steps

by Amy 4 Comments

Heavy clay soil can be frustrating. Follow this 6-step plan to improve soil so you can garden with ease and grow crops that thrive.

All About Aronia: Grow Your Own Superfood Berries

by Amy 3 Comments

Ready to grow your own superfood? Aronia shrubs are low-maintenance, widely adaptable to a variety of conditions, and yield a ‘superfood’ berry. Learn more.

Beware: This Manure Will Destroy Your Garden

by David The Good 52 Comments

Cow manure is considered one of the best garden amendments. At least it used to be. Here’s how manure in the garden may actually destroy your soil.

These Wild Herbs Will Make You Want to Grow Your Own Pharmacy

by Amy 4 Comments

Wild herbs have many uses including adding medicinal value, fertilizing soil, and attracting beneficial insects. Here are some important wild herbs and why you should keep them around.

6 Fruit Crops to Propagate for Free from Cuttings

by Amy 8 Comments

Growing fruit is really exciting, but the cost of buying new plants is not. Here are 6 fruit crops to propagate for free from cuttings.

Create a Food Forest for a Low-Maintenance Garden

by Amy 6 Comments

A food forest, or edible forest garden, is a food production strategy. Find out how to create a low-maintenance, permaculture garden with edible rewards!