Permaculture is a system of designing ecologically inspired landscapes that
integrate food production with renewable energy, shelter and water.
This method mimics universal patterns found in nature to create abundant
local produce and healthy communities.
WHY HAVE A
PERMACULTURE GARDEN?
Beautify your yard!
Enjoy an “Edible Landscape,” planted with blossoming dwarf fruit and nut trees, luscious berries, colorful vegetables, fragrant herbs andbeautiful flowers.
Produce your own food!
Enjoy a bounty of seasonal produce.
Recycle rain water!
Permaculture gardens capture, filter and absorb stormwater, replenishing the water table and reducing your municipal water needs! This also protects local streams and the Bay.
Reduce maintenance!
An established Permaculture garden is mulched to suppress weeds and retain moisture. You can
manufacture your own organic fertilizer from kitchen and yard wastes!
Improve your health & save money!
Eating fresh organic produce will enhance your diet while reducing your grocery bill.
Save energy!
Strategically placed trees and vines can reduce your use of fossil fuels for heating and cooling!
wildlife! Native trees and plants may act as a windbreak, fix nitrogen in the soil, or absorb excess water, while feeding or housing wildlife.
Make a difference!
Take responsibility for your own consumption: Tap your own natural resources - An understanding of how the sun, water, wind, soil, flora and fauna affect youryard can identify microclimates for optimal food production and suggest ways to reduce home heating/cooling.
Reduce your dependency on fossil fuels
By producing some of your own food you can actively participate in the reduction of food transportation, and depletion of fossil fuels.
Download Permaculture Brochure-GVC pdf-final
FOR MORE INFORMATION
or to register for a
Permaculture Garden Workshop
CONTACT:
Patty Ceglia
Designer
pcegliaGVC@gmail.com
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