Permaculture orchard

What if I told you that it is possible to make a living from a 4-acre orchard and you can even do this with less work, more yield and more fun. What if I

group plants together for specific reasons, encourage them to spread into permanent, self-managing landscapes

One of the greatest steps in being self-sufficient is to grow your calories and there is nothing better out there than an orchard.Orchards last for several generation and give the most bang for our buck with little labor. The fruits and nuts that can grown are nothing but full of health and energy for our bodies. Thus, it was a no-brainer that our family would make this decision to plant one. --We can eat fresh off the tree once there is ripe fruit. --We can make fresh fruit pies.--We can…

A fruit tree guild is a permaculture technique for disease-resistant, high-yield gardens. Learn more about this style of growing fruit trees that thrive.

Mark Diacono has planted dozens of orchards — he shares his wisdom on how to go about it.

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Essential guide to planning an orchard. Choosing the right size tree, selecting your favourite varieties and general planting advice.

Ben Gaia shares tips to get you growing more food using fewer chemicals. Words: Ben Gaia The word permaculture is taking over from organics. It’s a mix of the words 'permanent' and 'agriculture'; in other words, a sustainable long-term means of producing all our food, materials, medicines, and other needs. It puts up a strong argument for growing perennial rather than annual crops, as once perennial tree crops are established, they continually produce. The aim of permaculture is to end up…

The permaculture chicken niche – http://permaculturenews.org/2013/05/12/managing-the-working-chicken-video/ Looking for an organic method of reducing insect pests in your orchard? You might want to consider poultry! There are… Read More