What is Food Forestry? How We Design Abundant Landscapes in Austin, Texas
Food forest design for Austin, Texas How to grow edible abundance under the Texas Sun Author: Steven Kramer – December 5th 2024 What is a Food Forest? A food forest is a designed ecosystem that mimics the structure and function of a natural forest. Unlike a traditional garden or farm, a food forest […]
Utilize the shade! Grow Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs
Utilize the shade! Grow Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs Author: Steven Kramer – October 6th 2024 Do you have shade in your landscape but still want to produce something edible? Try growing shii take mushrooms! They thrive in the shade, require very little work, grow very quickly, and produce lots of harvest for a […]
What is mulch? And why should we all use it?
What is mulch? And why should we all use it? Author: Steven Kramer – August 24th 2024 The Ultimate Guide to Mulching: What It Is, Why It Matters, and My Favorite Types of Mulch Mulch—what a simple concept, yet so essential to every garden! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, […]
1600 gallon IBC Rainwater system
We drew up the plans on harvesting with 1600 gallons (= 6000 Liters) in IBC rainwater storage, a natural wadi with a water capacity of well over 1100 cubic feet (= 32m3), and 3 separate rainpillars of 275 gallons (1000L) each.
Overgrown hedge solution
The initial question when I arrived was if I could remove this entire hedge and replace it for a regular wooden fence.
From concrete to green
The redesign process for a backyard by removing almost all the tiles and add in a lot of new greenery
Permaculture garden Noordwijk
When I came to this place, there was an immediate match between me and the clients. They were very interested in the food forestry principles and wanted to learn more about how to transform their yard into a little green permaculture oasis.