Why Chinampas Gardens are part of This Permaculture DesignChinampas Gardens are artificial islands or peninsulas created by scooping nutrient-rich lake, swamp or pond muck into a woven cage so that crops can be grown above the waterline in a wet environment. Within this simple design, several unique functions are accomplished at once: a micro-climate that prevents early frost damage; an extremely productive soil that is mostly self-sustaining; a self-watering system created by water wicking in from the sides as moisture evaporates from the surface of the beds; and the growing of plants and fish within the same area. In Particular we want to:
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Author: Brianna
Coppicing/Pollarding
Why Coppicing/Pollarding is part of This Permaculture Design We teach the fundamentals of coppicing and pollarding at every Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course we host. Coppicing and pollarding are two methods of wood pruning that allows us to continually harvest wood from the same trees while keeping them healthy for centuries. They produce a sustainable supply of timber for many generations while enhancing the natural state for wildlife and native plants. Why We’re Employing Them In Our Design
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