permaculture design ii principles 5 11
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Bacteria ‘nodules’ growing on roots
of Nitrogen Fixing plant
• Fungus is the glue of the soil.
• 90% of plants have an association with a mychorrizal fungi
Biological Resources-Beneficial Insects
Dill- Umbelliferous Family
Daisy-Aster Family with Lady Bugs
Small Scale Intensive
20 million Victory Gardens in 1943They were producing 41% of the vegetables being consumed in the USA
Food Not Lawns
A house with two cars, a dog, and a lawn uses more resources and energy than a village of 2000 Africans.
Edible Landscaping- Diversity
Paw Paw-Asimina triloba
Calcium levels about ten times as much as banana or apple
Edible LandscapingSaskatoon Berry- Amelanchier alnifolia
Higher levels of protein, fat, and fiber than most other fruit
Edible Landscaping
Hardy kiwi- Actinidia polygamaRich in Antioxidants Vitamin E content twice that of Avocado and 60% of calories
Guild Design
Providing Nutrients (PN) Reducing Root Competition (RRC)
Assist in Pest Control (APC)
Providing Physical Shelter (PPS)
Central Element- Paw PawCana Lily- PN, APC, PPS, RRC, EDEchinecea- APC, MD Comfrey- PN, APC, RRC, PPS, ED, MD Horseradish- PN, PPS, ED
Jerusalem Artichoke- PN, APC, RRC, PPS, EDGoats Rue- PN, PPS, ED
The Problem Is the solution!!
Work with, not Against Nature
Protracted and thoughtful
observation rather than
protracted and thoughtless
labor
Least Change for Greatest Affect
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