Hazelnut (filbert) is a top permaculture design species: storable calories, oil, mulch, fencing, habitat, and a living screen—all from one resilient shrub.

Pruning is not conquest. It’s a negotiation with biology. It should be a conversation across seasons. And the blade should be an...

I love vegetables. I love to eat them. I’ve eaten them on porches and back steps, under summer light and winter cloud. I’ve pulled them...

Landscape design notes from the cutting edge of Orcas Island Out here in the maritime Northwest, where moss grows on the north side of...

You can grow a wide range of fruiting plants in the Maritime Northwest. I’ve been involved in growing, or attempting to grow, thousands...

Are you ready to delve into the fascinating world of permaculture and explore the top 10 species that can transform your sustainable...

In the realm of superfoods, there are a few that stand out for their exceptional health benefits and remarkable nutrient content. One...

It came upon us fast here in the Maritime Northwest: winter! Not the season, but the time to plan our fall and winter garden. That...

Key Takeaways Know Your Threats Organize Them Research Prevention, Management, and Mitigation Practices Integrate into your Design In my...

Here in the Maritime Northwest there are a few reliable pepper varieties we can grow without climate hacking, and a few more with a...

Wondering how to feed yourself fresh greens, berries, and fruit in the maritime northwest winter without a greenhouse or a trip to the...

Part II: Apiaceae (Carrot Family) Carrot family members are, generally, cool-season cultivated and may not grow when the soil gets too...

Part I: Solanaceae (Nightshades), Chenopodiaceae (Beet Family), Compositae (Sunflower) You may have noticed the calendar says April,...

As permaculture designers, we are often faced with the problem of reconciling a client’s plantable space with their plant diversity wish...

Here in the Pacific Northwest we don’t have the sugar maple (Acer saccharum) like Eastern North America, and you may be inclined to...

Medlar, Mespilus germanica, has its origins in Persia, modern-day Iran, where it has been cultivated for at least 3,000 years. The pom...

This small tree, somewhat tropical in appearance, is a valuable asset to your food forest or edible, permaculture landscape. It's...

In permaculture, all things should have multi-functions. Topping my list this year is a lesser known sunflower that is perennial, edible,...

Permaculture Landscaping: Schisandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis) We installed Schisandra at two permaculture sites this week, trellising...

Today we installed Yamaimo (Japanese Mountain Yam) as part of a permaculture food forest and gardening project on Orcas Island. Yamaimo...