Garden
Mulch
What is mulch? Let's talk about mulching, which is a helpful gardening technique that you might find quite interesting. Imagine you have…
Grow food · 22 Guides
Permaculture
Vegetables, herbs, grains and mushrooms in a dry climate
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Permaculture
Permaculture
https://agraryo.com/agriculture/permaculture-in-the-philippines-all-you-need-to-know/ Overview Permaculture is a holistic and sustainable approach to designing systems th…
Aquaponics
Chinampa
Happy fish eating mosquito larvae and duck weed - https://www.permaculturenews.org/2013/05/28/chinampas-2-0-an-elegant-technology-from-the-past-to-save-the-future/ A chin…
Dry Grasslands
Rain fed crops in the desert
Prickly Pear Cactus in Israel: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/PikiWiki_Israel_32010_The_Orly_Cactus_Pear_Farm.JPG Growing crops in the desert can be…
Dry Grasslands
Conservation Agriculture
https://www.landportal.org/node/100963. Zimbabwe Farmers Embrace Conservation Agriculture To Beat Effects Of Climate Change Conservation agriculture is an innovative and…
Dry Grasslands
19+ Important Dryland Strategies
dryland strategies From a permaculture perspective, there are several dryland strategies to increase water retention and availability on dry lands. These strategies…
Permaculture
Swales
https://www.facebook.com/groups/AugustaCountyPermacultureGuild/ Introduction to Swales and Their Construction Ever thought about conserving water in your garden without c…
Permaculture
Hugelkultur
https://redemptionpermaculture.com/hugelkultur-garden-beds-a-step-by-step-beginners-guide/ Hugelkultur is a permaculture gardening technique that involves creating raised…
Permaculture
Microdams/ Half-moons
Micro dams or microdams ...also called Demi lunes, Halfmoon basins, crescent dams, semilunar bunds, semi-circular bunds, crescent catchments, Zai pits, Tassa, planting…
Permaculture
Building/sealing earth dams
https://proagri.co.za/?s=Water+Wise+farmers+build+earth+dams Building and sealing earthen dams is a vital aspect of water management in farming and agriculture. Earthen d…
Permaculture
Terracing
Imagine you have a small piece of land where you want to grow crops, like vegetables or fruits. Now, terracing is a…
Food Forest
Agroforestry: Revolutionary Farming with Trees for Soil Health & Climate Resilience
Syntropic Agroforestry in Namibia: A Sustainable Oasis in Dry Conditions Arid Agroforestry What is Syntropic Agroforestry? Syntropic agroforestry, also known as agrofores…
Garden
Compost
Plants need food, just like animals do. To have a productive farm, you need to focus on feeding the soil in which…
Garden
Companion planting
Photo by sergio souza: https://www.pexels.com/photo/colorful-garden-beds-with-plants-5047448/ Companion planting is a cool gardening technique where we grow different pla…
Garden
Critical Guide to Organic Pest Control in Southern Africa: Proven Natural Solutions for Healthier Crops
organic pest control - a ladybug eating aphids Organic pest control is a way of managing garden pests without using harmful chemicals.…
Garden
Biochar
biochar Biochar, a carbon-rich substance born from the depths of pyrolysis, is making waves in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. This black…
Garden
Urban Agriculture
Urban Agriculture Urban Agriculture: Thriving in Arid Environments Through Permaculture Introduction Urban agriculture is gaining popularity as cities expand and the need…
Permaculture
Gabions & Check dams
Gabions Gabions: A Tool for Combating Drought and Enhancing Water in the Landscape Gabions: A Tool for Combating Drought and Enhancing Water…
Dry Grasslands
Keyline Design
Implement Keyline Design to optimize water management in arid regions, enhancing soil fertility and reducing erosion by aligning land use with natural topography.
Permaculture
Water-Efficient Plant Selection
Discover how to create sustainable, low-maintenance gardens by selecting water-efficient plants that thrive in dry climates, conserve water, and support local ecosystems.
Garden
How Windbreaks Can Save Water, Soil and Crops in Harsh Climates
Protect crops, reduce soil erosion, and conserve moisture using drought-tolerant windbreaks like soutbos and kei apple. Improve yields naturally in drylands!
Permaculture
Permaculture is a design framework: choose methods to fit
Permaculture can help you decide how the parts of a home, garden or farm should work together. Agroforestry, aquaculture and other growing methods can be parts of that de…
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