How to Grow a Vertical Salad Garden on a Pallet with Pocket Liner
Turn a wooden pallet into a vertical salad garden with landscape fabric pockets. Grow lettuce, herbs, and edible flowers on a patio or balcony with this easy DI
🌾 Urban Permaculture
Permaculture isn’t just for large rural properties — it can be applied in any urban garden, balcony, or small backyard to create productive, self-sustaining ecosystems. This collection of 33 urban permaculture articles introduces you to the core principles and shows you how to apply them at any scale.
You’ll learn how to design food forests in small spaces, use companion planting to reduce pest pressure naturally, harvest rainwater efficiently, build living soil without chemical inputs, and create garden systems that work with nature rather than against it.
Whether you’re brand new to permaculture or ready to go deeper, explore the full collection below.
How to Grow Mushrooms in a Bucket Using Spent Coffee Grounds
Learn how to grow mushrooms coffee grounds in a bucket using spent coffee grounds and straw. A simple urban permaculture method for oyster mushrooms in small sp
Designing a Pollinator Corridor with Native Hedgerows in a Suburban Yard
Design a pollinator corridor hedgerow with native shrubs and perennials to connect fragmented habitats in your suburban yard, supporting bees, butterflies, and
How to Create a Hugelkultur Mound Bed for No-Dig Gardening
Learn to build a self-sustaining hugelkultur mound bed for no-dig gardening. This permaculture method uses logs and organic matter to retain water and feed plan
Design a Permaculture Food Forest with 7 Layers in a 1/4 Acre Lot
Design a permaculture food forest on a 1/4 acre lot with 7 layers: canopy, understory, shrubs, ground covers, and more. Maximize diversity and harvest with this
Using Lasagna Layering to Convert Lawn into a No-Dig Garden Bed
Learn how to convert lawn into a no-dig garden bed using lasagna layering. Smother sod, build rich soil, and plant without tilling or removing turf.
How to Design a Keyhole Garden Bed for Small Urban Spaces
Learn how to design a keyhole garden bed for small urban spaces. This step-by-step guide covers layout, construction, planting, and composting tips to maximize
Planting a Three-Sisters Guild with Heirloom Corn, Beans, and Squash
Plant a three sisters planting guild with heirloom corn, beans, and squash for a resilient, low-maintenance polyculture that maximizes space and fertility.
Building a Permaculture Swale to Capture Rainwater in Your Yard
Build a permaculture swale to capture rainwater: dig a shallow trench on contour to slow, spread, and sink water into your yard. Simple steps for healthier soil
Planting a Food Forest in a Condo Balcony: Vertical Layers with Trellises
Learn how to plant a balcony food forest vertical using trellises for canopy, understory, and ground layers. Stack plants to maximize yield in small spaces.