Foraging Garden Design
Vision
Design Overview
For this design, I will be using a framework laid out by Patrick Whitefield in his book “The Earth Care Manual.” The framework is an active learning cycle that is made up of six stages; Base Map, Site Survey, Questionnaire, Evaluation, Design Proposals, and Re-Evaluation.
Through each of these six stages of the design, I will be using the permaculture ethics, Earth Care, People Care, and Fair Share along with the David Holmgren permaculture principles to keep the design focused with the outcome of a garden that is aligned with both the ethics and the principles making it a working permaculture design.
The permaculture principles are; observe & interact - catch & store energy - obtain a yield - apply self-regulation & accept feedback - use & value renewable resources & services - produce no waste - design from patterns to details - integrate rather than segregate - use small & slow solutions - use & value diversity - use edges & value the marginal - creatively use & respond to change.
Designing with the Permaculture Ethics
Create habitat for wildlife - Improve the topsoil - Grow food using only organic methods
Provide organic local produce - A place for relaxation and mindfulness - A place to enjoy being outside – A place to meet people
Share excess produce with friends and neighbours - Provide food for wildlife - A place to share stories
Permaculture Principles
The Design Process
What I have learned from this design
Additional information explored in the contents of this design
