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College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.eduPermaculture in theHome LandscapeLynda GarvinAgriculture AgentValencia County Cooperative Extensionlgarvin@nmsu.eduLeslie DavisBE BOLD. Shape the Future.The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community developmentNew Mexico State Universityin New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and Extension programs.aces.nmsu.edu
1974 Bill Mollison and DavidHolmgren developed a framework fora Sustainable Agriculture System theycalled PermacultureBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
“Permaculture is anapproach to landmanagement and aphilosophy that adoptsarrangements observedin flourishingnatural ecosystems.“WikipediaBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Permaculture Mind setLifestyleHolistic driven behaviorsSocially responsible lifechoices EvolvingBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Gardening from a permacultureview“ the greatest change wecan make is fromconsumption to production,even if on a small scale. Ifonly 10% of us do this, thereis enough for everyone.”Bill MollisonFather of the permaculturemovementBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
PERMACULTURE ETHICS Earth Care People Care Share SurplusNetworkearth.orgBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
EARTH CARE Hippocratic Oath for theplanet:“ I will abstain from allintentional wrong-doingand harm” Work with nature Build and protect resources Simplicity & diversity Do more with lessSeasidecenter.orgBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
PEOPLE CARE Everything and everyone isconnected Meet basic needs:Food, water, shelter,education, meaningfullivelihood, connection Help people become selfreliant and promotecommunity responsibilityBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Share Surplus Contribution of surplus: Time Products Money EnergyTo achieve the aims ofearth and people careLeslie Davis Seed2Need GardenBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
The E - experimentImagine you have amarker.Imagine drawing a capitolE on your forehead.BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.eduTake poll #1
Perspective TakingAs an outside observer thea) E opens to the left:oriented towards your ownperspective in complex socialsituationsb) E opens to the right: takeinto consideration othersperspectives when makingdecisions.BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edua)b)
Basic Permaculture Principles Observe the landscape Mimic natural systemsPattern to designPlant groupings (guilds), Edgeeffect, stacking, and successionPattern to design Work with nature See “problems” as solutions Everything in the landscape hasmultiple purposes and supportsother elements (Backup)BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Awareness is the first step to changeSeed2Need Leslie DavisBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Activity: Draw a simple diagramrepresenting your livingspace and homescape as itis now On the same sheet of paperdraw a stick figurerepresenting youTake Poll #2BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Where do I stand in thesystem/landscape/foodscape?“Everything we do to otherlife forms we do toourselves.”Bill MollisonDo you see yourself as natureor apart from nature?BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Perspective shift “We abuse land because we regard it as acommodity belonging to us. When we see land as acommunity to which we belong, we may begin touse it with love and respect.”Aldo Leopold A Sand County AlmanacBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Take time to observe and be in yourhomescape/foodscape/landscape Work with nature not against it. What was the land andnatural environment like inthe past? Read natural history books Native vegetation and wildlife Traditional foodsBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Observe your surroundingsSite AssessmentThrough the seasons: Where do you liketo hang out, walk,play Water Wind Sun Shade Warm and coolareas Wildlife Plant communitiesBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.eduMilkwoodpermaculture.com
Organic gardening vs permaculture- Different by DesignPermaculturevisions.comBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Design is making connectionsbetween things Everything is viewed inrelation to other things, notin isolation Look for and buildrelationships so they worktogether efficientlyRod Geston mudhubllc.comBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Reflect natural environment Diversity & density Patterns to design Plants communities(guilds) adapted to localsoils and climateBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Everything provides multiplebenefitsMake a resource map tosee how it benefits andsupports other things inthe homescapeBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
And supports other elementsSolar Panel frame alsoplant standRain Barrel alternatewater sourceBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Plant groupings (guilds) Similar water and sunrequirements Benefit each other Not much informationon groupings for thedesert SouthwestBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Work with Nature not against it;cooperation not competitionBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Work is Pollution“Tidiness is maintaineddisorder and a waste ofenergy.” Ben HaggardBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Edge EffectOptimize the edge for thegreatest diversity andfertility.Slideshare.netYou don’t see manysquares and rectangles innature.Schoolofpermaculture.comBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Relative LocationGoing with the flow of Water Land Personal habits &energyStart small and get it right!BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Get in The ZoneCatskills PermacultureBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Building Soil Health Healthy Soils Healthy Plants Healthy People-Rodale InstituteBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Get your soil tested Know where you are nowbefore adding to it See the soil improve witheach year Optimum pH for vegetablesis 6.0-7.2 pH exceeds 7.5 (here 8 )iron, manganese, calcium,and phosphorus are lessavailable to the plant.BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Add Organic MatterCompost pile at Seed2NeedBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Water - Our most limitingresource Where canyou find it onyourproperty? Where doesit flow whenit rains?Texas A&M UniversityBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Slow it down and keep it on siteBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Cover it up - mulch Reduces water loss Moderates soil temps Protects plants Reduces weeds Provides slow nutrientrelease Keeps veggies off thesoil surface & cleanBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.eduKellogg garden products
Plant Mulches Large leaved plants thatcreate shade Cut and drop Cut and compost SquashComfreyRhubarbCardoon Marylandgrows.umd.eduBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Cover it up – perennial mulchesSesbaniaNew Zealand white cloverBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.eduSainfoin
Swales – slow flow, direct, andhold waterBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Soil sponges Dig a hole Fill with organicmatter Absorbs and holdssoil moisture Good for treesBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Finally lets talk about growing foodBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Diet Biodiversity75% World’s FoodComes from12 Plant &5 Animal speciesResiliency?BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Small Scale Intensive GardensDiverse Planting is Key Prevents build up ofpest, weed, anddisease populations Confuse insect pests Adds variety to thegarden and your plate Include insectaryplantsBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Intensive Garden Spacing Square-footgardening Bio-intensive:closer spacing ina pattern WeedsuppressionBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Adding edibles to your landscapeto make a ndscape-design-edible-landscaping-ideas/BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Add perennials Trees – nitrogen fixers,fruit, & nut Shrubs Woody vines Vegetables – Asparagus Garlic Sunchokes/artichokesBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Fill vertical spaces with edibles Space saving Time saving Back savingBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Gardeners.comBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Create habitat for beneficial insectsBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Get to know their life cycleBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
SEEDSGlass Gem CornBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Save your own seeds Every time you buy apacket of seeds youstart at ground zero Super adaptors to yourgrowing conditions witheach year of growingand saving Share to create localseed systemsBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
Permaculture ResourcesFree online gardening/Five Ways To Save our ru.com/BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.edu
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental SciencesBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.eduBooks:Earth user’s guide to Permaculture byRosemary Morrow, Permanent PublicationsGaia’s Garden: A guide to Home-ScalePermaculture by Toby Hemenway, ChelseaGreen PublishingThe Permaculture Market Garden: A visualguide to a Profitable Whole-systems FarmBusiness by Zach Loeks, new societypublishers. (Good examples of mappingyour property and designing for diversity)BE BOLD. Shape the Future.The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences is an engine for economic and community developmentNew Mexico State Universityin New Mexico, improving the lives of New Mexicans through academic, research, and Extension programs.aces.nmsu.edu
Thank youLynda Garvin – lgarvin@nmsu.eduBE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State Universityaces.nmsu.eduNMSU Photo Archives
Permaculture by Toby Hemenway, Chelsea Green Publishing The Permaculture Market Garden: A visual guide to a Profitable Whole-systems Farm Business by Zach Loeks, new society publishers. (Good examples of mapping your propert
