FIND YOUR TASTE
INTRODUCTION
INGREDIENTS
- Your food preferences
- Dietary restrictions
- Localization
When it comes to planting in your urban permaculture garden, it’s all about finding the perfect mix between what you love to eat and what grows best in your area. It’s like putting together a tasty puzzle!
Make sure to plant what you actually enjoy eating – that’s the secret to a happy garden. But also remember, it’s important to think about what will grow well where you live.
You already learned about this in the “recipe” 2. Find your spot and get to know it.
DIRECTIONS
Think about how long your growing season is, how much sun your spot gets, and how hot or cold it gets throughout the year. Also, keep your schedule and seed availability in mind.
Choosing what to plant is like a tasty dance between your cravings and what your garden can handle.
Check out this calendar: WHAT TO PLANT WHEN. It will give you a hand in figuring out what to plant and how to pair different plants together for a thriving garden!
PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES
Obtain a Yield: Grow what you love to eat! When you plant stuff you enjoy, you’ll get a tasty reward for all your hard work. This principle is all about getting real, tangible benefits from your permaculture project.
Use and Value Diversity: Mix things up! Planting a variety of crops that you love to eat creates a more diverse and healthy garden – and a fun, tasty diet. Growing different kinds of plants is key to keeping your garden strong and happy. Plus, it makes your meals way more exciting!
Design from Patterns to Details: Think big before diving into the specifics. Before you pick out the exact plants for your garden, take a step back and think about your overall dietary patterns and preferences. This principle encourages you to start with the big picture and then zoom in on the details.
