Permaculture for Climate Change NC

10/20/2022

Attention birdwatchers- The Cornell Lab has a free contest with gear and resource giveaways to help you attract, view, and identify the birds near you. Click on the link below to enter.

Win a grand prize giveaway (valued at more than $550) that includes everything you'll need to have an autumn that's literally for the birds!

09/29/2022

I suspect the same is true for deserts, oceans, grasslands...even local parks and yards. Deep and sacred connection is everywhere! Go out and feel it!

Research project aims to discover how age, size and shape of woodlands affect people’s happiness and wellbeing

09/27/2022

05/10/2022

Thoughtful land management is the only way to a liveable future.

Over half the contiguous U.S. was in drought at the beginning of May, government climate officials reported Monday, while wildfire season began earlier and the

05/07/2022

I cringe every time I see the trucks for the chemical fertilizer treatment companies. We waste so much money, time, energy on something that benefits no one. It is time to rethink our outdoor space use.

04/19/2022

What do you think the earth will look like in 100 years?

04/14/2022

Let's talk about roots and rain. Most yards are covered from lot line to lot line with grass. If you have ever dug a hole in your lawn, you will know that the roots don't go very far. These grass-covered yards are not very permeable, only slightly better than concrete. Why? Well, we walk, mow and stand on it, compacting the soil over time, and the root structure is only one depth, shallow. When we combine the lawns and the grids of streets and sidewalks that humans created, we have a disaster situation for our watershed.

You can find out more, learn why this is a problem and find out what you can do about it by visiting peacepatchdesign.com

03/17/2022

Great list. There are so many that shouldn't be allowed to be sold, but they are at the nurseries every year. I would also add English ivy as a top bad guy and Bradford pears. The list could go on. Don’t even get me started on the plants sold at pond supply stores... is so important to plan wisely. There is almost always a native plant that serves a better purpose and they don't harm humans, wildlife or devistate native species.

Some are garden thugs, others are maintenance hogs or one-hit wonders. Don't bother planting these shrubs.

03/15/2022

We are starting to see the signs that spring is arriving. Birds are out, bugs are coming out of their hiding spots. Early blooms are such a welcome sight after winter. It is a sign that warmer days are ahead. The official start of spring is still a month away, but we are thinking about our garden spaces. There is much to do....

We are starting to see the signs that spring is arriving. Birds are out, bugs are coming out of their hiding spots. Early blooms are such a welcome sight after winter. It is a sign that warmer days…

02/16/2022

Not only are they edible many provide benefits to the soil and neighboring plants. Dandelion is a pioneer species, it breaks up hard compacted soil with its resilient long taproot allowing water and oxygen to permeate the ground. It is also edible and very nutritious. Know your "weeds".