Jonathon Engels
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Sep- 2017 -29 SeptemberDesign
Cold Frames, How and Why
Before moving to the temperate climate, I’d assumed that winter was pretty much a wash for growing a decent crop.…
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22 SeptemberDesign
The Basics of Growing Food in the Winter
Having spent so much time in tropical environs, I fretted over having to think about seasons, in terms of temperature,…
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15 SeptemberSoil
Simple Approaches to Making and Using Foliar Fertilizers
One of our main goals in the permaculture garden is to foster soil life, and there are many methods we…
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8 SeptemberPlants
9 Productive Plants for Water Gardens
In permaculture design, water is the first priority. We try to find its natural routes on and off the property,…
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1 SeptemberPlants
10 Other Berries to Be Aware Of
Since arriving in the temperate climate, I’ve been so excited about the idea of growing berries that I’ve been compiling…
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Aug- 2017 -25 AugustDesign
Productivity in the Temperate Understory
I started my permaculture journey in Central America. I was introduced to the term in Nicaragua. I spent time with…
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18 AugustGeneral
What Makes a Good Pair of Gumboots So Good
Call them gumboots. Call them Wellingtons or Wellies. Call them rubber boots, rain boots, or galoshes. What we are talking…
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4 AugustDesign
Deer-Resistant Plants and Trees That Are Edible
Up until very recently, deer have never been a great concern of mine, at least not in terms of gardening.…
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Jul- 2017 -28 JulyWhy Permaculture?
Practical Advantages and Disadvantages to Consider When Growing in Urban Settings
One of my favorite aspects of permaculture, though I think it is often forgotten, is the lean towards using land…
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21 JulyDesign
Techniques for Making Your Own Biodegradable Seedling Pots
Those of us who practice permaculture take our mission seriously, and we are doing our best to minimize our use…
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14 JulyAnimals
Beckoning the Bats: What They Do for Our Gardens and How to Attract Them There
In permaculture, we look for opportunities to expand on biodiversity, as well as take advantage of functions that can occur…
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7 JulyFungi
Mushrooms for Foraging: 7 (or More) Ways to Get Started
Emma and I arrived in North Carolina about two months ago, right around the height of morel season, and that…
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