Tropical permaculture design

I have a university degree in economics, but my studies did not touch upon the etymology of that word—derived from the Greek oikonomia meaning “management of the household.” My studies set me to master Microsoft Excel, to calculate complex regression analysis, and prepared me for a job in finance. They did not, though, prepare me for what to do with so many bananas.

The image above shows part of a permaculture design for a riverside plot in India, with an approximate location for a new home, with a natural swimming pool. A path leads down between fruit trees a…

Permaculture Zoning Zoning isn’t something you do on a yoga mat but it can be used to design anything from a farm, a work station, garden, home, kitchen, caravan, tent, luggage, handbag or ev…

Growing food doesn’t need to be hard or expensive. You don’t need a bunch of raised beds or expensive planter boxes. If you have an area in your yard about 30 feet long and 10 feet wide give or take, you can grow a pretty good amount of food for very little money and take care of it in an hour or two a week.

July 21 ~ Food Forest Design Essentials: Guilds Obtain a yield early. Learn many food plants that you can plant in your orchard to increase its productivity and health. Grow […]

Looking for plants that are suitable for your tropical permaculture design? These are my top 25 All-Star Tropical Permaculture Plants!

Permaculture is a holistic approach to land management and lifestyle that harmonizes human activities with the natural environment for sustainable living. A core concept within permaculture is the design of 'zones,' which organizes space according to the frequency of human use and the needs of the system. These zones, numbered…