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Dense planting of species in a sustainable home food forest

The layers of a food forest | The Urban Food Forester

Growing your own fruit, veggies and herbs can be time-consuming. But by harnessing the power of perennials, trees and shrubs, you can establish a thriving ecosystem that requires minimal upkeep – perfect for busy people.

Sunset view over trees and foliage in garde

Books, Guides

What is a food forest?

Angela Clifford and Nick Gill from The Food Farm in North Canterbury talk us through what a food farm is, and how they set up their food forest layers.

Books, Guides

A permaculture way of gardening | The ethics & principles of permaculture

Connie Cao discusses the ethics and principles of permaculture. In recognition of her own garden and new book, Your Asian Veggie Patch.

Gardens

A large-scale vegetable garden and permaculture project that brings a community together

This project, led by permaculturist Ben Shaw, transformed part of a rural property into a thriving market garden. It now provides sustainable food for eight families, supporting a small community’s way of living and eating.

Books, People

Flavours From My Italian Kitchen Garden: Bri DiMattina

Recipe developer and gardener Bri DiMattina’s book, Nostrana, sets out to rekindle the joy of the home garden and kitchen. Nostrana means homegrown, ours; growing food with the intent of sharing it with others.

In this interview Bri shares her keys to starting and enjoying the edible garden journey —

Books, How-to, People

How to: Create a Thriving Edible Backyard — Kath Irvine

Kath Irvine is a renowned organic gardening and permaculture expert and author. Through her writing and consults, she helps people create productive, beautiful and, most of all, easy gardens. In this interview, Kath shares her gardening wisdom, including the importance of starting small, slowing down, taking notice and following your intuition.

Books, How-to

Planting in guilds: Permaculture guild combos

A guild is a team of plants that support, protect and nourish each other, working together for the benefit of all. A guild creates stability and best health because the variety of plants above brings a variety of roots and soil life below.

Books, How-to

Designing your vegetable garden | The best place for a garden

Determining the location of your garden is probably the most significant decision you will need to make. Where you choose to establish your garden is going to determine its success and ease of maintenance.

— Extracted from The Abundant Garden by Niva and Yotam Kay

Books, People

Regenerative living | A conversation with Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka permaculture

Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka Permaculture in Thames are a couple of the conscious entrepreneurs featured in the book: Wild Kinship.

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The layers of a food forest | The Urban Food Forester

What is a food forest?

A permaculture way of gardening | The ethics & principles of permaculture

A large-scale vegetable garden and permaculture project that brings a community together

Flavours From My Italian Kitchen Garden: Bri DiMattina

How to: Create a Thriving Edible Backyard — Kath Irvine

Planting in guilds: Permaculture guild combos

Designing your vegetable garden | The best place for a garden

Regenerative living | A conversation with Niva and Yotam Kay of Pakaraka permaculture

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