Earth Healing Arts

06/13/2022

The importance of water in the landscape: how we design for infiltration, absorption (different things), flood events, droughts, and erosion, are finally getting recognized by the mainstream. Permaculture is so much more than edible landscapes: It's design for all aspects of existing as part of a living ecosystem. Water shapes it all.

The long read: As we face increased flooding, China’s sponge cities are taking a new course. But can they steer the country away from concrete megadams?

08/27/2021

species first approach in selecting plants. Look for them, and plants labeled "selection" rather than "cultivar". Interested in hearing your thoughts and questions as well!

Many new cultivars were bred for ‘style over substance.’ So if you want to plant a pollinator garden, choose carefully.

06/22/2021

Any day spent tearing up or mulching over lawn is a good day; beautify your yard today!

Kill the lawn. Create a haven for native plants.

10/15/2020

Myoga ginger (Zingiber mioga), the only true ginger I know of that's hardy to our climate. After a year of storing up energy and spreading its roots, it's finally put up four flower stalks in these beautiful white and pink shades. The flowers are the edible part, and are traditionally used to ornament sushi. Shade-loving and nearly effortless to grow, why doesn't everyone have these?

10/04/2019

Most likely for higher elevations, but I'd recommend picking nearly-ripe tomatoes and peppers anyway. It's not here yet, but winter is coming.

🌿❄️ FROST ALERT for Friday night, October 4th. Time to bring in the houseplants and cover any tender crops or annuals you would like to keep going for a little while longer.
❄️ Artwork: Flowers on a Windowsill by Carl Larsson (1853-1919), watercolor on paper, c.1895