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Learning How to Design and Maintain a Permaculture Garden

Permaculture is a design approach for growing food with ecological integrity. Learn ideas for designing and maintaining your own garden ecosystem that has the diversity, stability, and resilience of a natural ecosystem.

12 Perennial Crops to Grow in Wet Soil: Wet soil can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardeners. Here are some tips for improving the soil condition and 12 perennial crops to grow.

Wet soil can be a challenge for even the most experienced gardeners. Here are some tips for growing in wet soil and 12 perennial crops to try.

6 Flowers to Grow in the Vegetable Garden: Flowers in the vegetable garden can reduce pest problems and improve biodiversity. Here are the six best flowers to grow for healthy garden crops.

Flowers in the vegetable garden can reduce pest problems and improve biodiversity. Here are the six best flowers to grow for healthy garden crops.

Perennial sunflowers are beautiful and multifunctional. Learn 8 reasons to grow native sunflowers in your permaculture garden as an ecological powerhouse.

The Circle Garden Design for Productive Gardening: A circular-shaped garden is an excellent way to combine beauty with function while reducing labor. Here's how to design your own edible circle garden.

A circular-shaped garden is an excellent way to combine beauty with function while reducing labor. Here’s how to design your own edible circle garden.

Permaculture gardeners look for plants that are multifunctional. These berry bushes can fix nitrogen in the soil while providing edible berries. #microfarm #growfruit #permaculture #berrybushes #nitrogenfixing

Permaculture gardeners look for plants that are multifunctional. These berry bushes can fix nitrogen in the soil while providing edible berries.

How to Choose the Right Permaculture Design Course: Looking for a permaculture design course? There are plenty to choose from—here's how to find the right permaculture course to meet your needs. #permaculture #permaculturedesign #suburbanpermaculture #permaculturegarden #gardening #gardentips

Looking for a permaculture design course? There are plenty to choose from—here’s how to find the right permaculture course to meet your needs.

Transitioning to a No-Till Garden: Have you heard about the ecological benefits of the no-till garden? Replace your old habits with these essential steps for a successful transition.

Have you heard about the ecological benefits of the no-till garden? Replace your old habits with these essential steps for a successful transition.

Contour gardening is a way to use the land’s topography to manage water and grow more easily on a slope. Here’s how to utilize the contour in your garden.

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Amy StrossHi, I’m Amy!

I'm the author of
The Suburban Micro-Farm:
Modern Solutions for Busy People
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Join me as I share my permaculture gardening adventures in the suburbs.

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