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Permaculture Zone 3

Permaculture Zone 3

Zone 3 in Permaculture is to do with ‘Farming’.

Zone 3 is usually about commercial produce which is grown, maintained, and harvested in such a way as to reduce impact on the environment, maintain …

Permaculture Zone 2

Permaculture Zone 2

Zone 2 is the “Food Forest” or Orchard. Basically, it is a forest (as large or as small as you like) of permanent food and non-food trees and animals, that support each other. The goal is to have …

Permaculture Zone 1

Permaculture Zone 1

The next Permaculture Zone to discuss is Zone 1. This is the Vegetable Garden and close plantings to the house or dwelling.

The characteristics of Zone 1 are …

Permaculture Zones

Permaculture Zones

The term ‘Zones’ in Permaculture are simply labels for areas that are grouped together reflecting specific activities and characteristics.

The zones are used to make sustainable design …