Planning a regenerative garden is about more than planting vegetables—it’s about designing a system that works with nature to build soil, conserve water, support biodiversity, and create long-term productivity. Over decades of gardening experience, I’ve found that thoughtful planning from the start makes all the difference in creating a thriving, resilient garden. A regenerative garden…
Effective regenerative gardening starts with thoughtful design, and two key tools for planning are zone and sector analysis. Zone planning focuses on how often you visit and interact with different parts of your garden, while sector planning considers external factors like sun, wind, water flow, and wildlife. Together, they help you create a garden that…
A food forest is a diverse and layered garden designed to mimic the structure and function of a natural woodland ecosystem, where every plant has a role in creating a sustainable, self-sufficient landscape. It typically includes multiple layers of vegetation, such as tall fruit and nut trees, smaller trees or shrubs, herbaceous plants, ground covers,…
French Intensive Gardening, also called French Intensive Planting, is a traditional gardening method that emphasizes closely spaced plants, deep soil preparation, and organic soil management to create a highly productive and space-efficient garden. It focuses on maximizing yields in a small area through dense planting, soil health, and the use of companion plants, allowing gardeners…
Permaculture is a sustainable agricultural and ecological design philosophy that focuses on working with nature to create self-sufficient, regenerative, and resilient ecosystems. It involves integrating plants, animals, and natural landscapes in ways that mimic natural systems to produce food and resources while minimizing waste, labor, and environmental impact. Home garden permaculture is a sustainable and…
Starting a vegetable garden can be fun and an inexpensive way to bring healthy food to your kitchen table. But it can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. The secret to getting started with vegetable gardening is to take a little time to make a plan. Take a look at your yard…
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