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Garden Guide: September
🌱❄️ Learn how to strategically sow cold-hardy greens and veggies for a continuous harvest, even in the Pacific Northwest’s challenging climate.
Integrate Rather Than Segregate
Learn the secrets of integration in permaculture and see how to create a more productive, resilient, and enjoyable garden. Unlock the full potential of your outdoor space!
August Pro-Tips
Discover essential tips and expert advice to keep your Maritime Northwest garden thriving all season. Learn how to boost your harvest, manage common garden pests, and prepare for a lush fall and winter.
August Garden Guide
Learn which fall greens, roots, and flowers to plant now for a nutritious harvest and vibrant blooms. Plus, get expert advice on maximizing your garden’s productivity and resilience.
The Design is in the Details
This summer, learn how understanding and applying the hidden patterns in your garden can transform your outdoor space. Join us as we delve into the principle of "Design from Pattern to Details" and discover how this simple yet powerful concept can revolutionize your gardening experience.
Gardening Pro-Tips for July
As summer heats up in the Pacific Northwest, it’s essential to keep your garden thriving. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your garden this month to prepare for a successful fall and winter.
July Gardening Guide
As we enter July in the Pacific Northwest, it’s an excellent time to focus on succession planting and sowing a variety of crops. Here's a detailed guide on what to sow this month and why it's beneficial.
JUNE GARDEN PRO-TIPS
Ready to make your garden stand out this summer? We've got essential pro-tips just for you. From succession planting beans, carrots, and beets, to transplanting tomato and pepper starts, here's how to keep your garden productive all season long. Check out our tips and discover how to achieve a bountiful garden in the Pacific Northwest!
No Waste PNW
Explore the benefits of turning kitchen scraps into garden gold and learn how embracing sustainable practices can create a thriving, self-sufficient ecosystem in your backyard. Join us as we explore a permaculture principle and start your journey toward a waste-free lifestyle today!
June Garden Guide
June is the perfect month for planting a wide variety of vegetables and flowers, and our comprehensive guide is here to help you make the most of it. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, we have the tips and tricks you need to sow success and enjoy a plentiful harvest. Learn which plants to sow now and how to keep your garden going all season long!
Use & Value
Permaculture, a design system that mimics natural ecosystems, encourages us to work with, rather than against, nature. The fifth principle emphasizes the utilization of renewable resources and services abundantly provided by the natural world. In the PNW, where biodiversity thrives and ecosystems flourish, harnessing these resources can lead to resilient and sustainable gardening practices.
Pro-Tips for May
April Showers Bring May Garden Powers! 🌱✨
The springtime breeze fills the air with promise and the days grow longer in the Pacific Northwest. Let's break down each essential task for this month, ensuring your garden thrives in the unique conditions of our region.
May Garden Guide
As April showers fade away, May heralds the arrival of warmer days and longer sunshine hours in the Pacific Northwest (PNW). 🌧️🌷 With the soil warming up and the threat of frost waning, it's the perfect opportunity to sow a diverse array of crops, from vibrant vegetables and herbs to enchanting flowers. Here's your detailed gardening guide for May in the PNW: 📅🌱
April Garden Guide
As the days lengthen and the weather warms here in the PNW, our gardens beckon us with promises of fresh harvests and colorful blooms. Here’s your guide to making the most of your garden this April, complete with what to sow outdoors, and indoors, with some additional flower inspirations.
Applying and Accepting
In the lush and diverse landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, the principles of permaculture resonate deeply, offering a roadmap for sustainable living in harmony with nature.