Land, plant and animal system management

 

Important ideas and topics for living a resilient life in times of change and crisis

 

Using nature as a model, coupled with human pattern recognition and forethought to create and nudge interconnected systems toward improved output, lower input.

We are aiming for a low impact, more sustainable way of living and being that draws inspiration from permaculture principals.

Cherry tree

Cherry tree

The bright autumn colours of the wild cherry tree.
May 10, 2010
  autumn  cherry   
Autumn bounty

Autumn bounty

It's harvest time and wine is brewing. This year we got our first real crop of pumpkins, a few of which are pictured here. Also, impressive grape production resulted in 4 litres (7kg) of fermented fruit and an equal amount of cider. Winter is shaping up to be tasty.
May 18, 2013
  autumn  wine  pumpkin 
Feijoa

Feijoa

Common name   feijoa, pineapple guava
Botanical name   Acca sellowiana
Family   Myrtaceae
Flowers   Pink
Diameter   4.00
Height (m)   4
Drought tolerance  
Edible  
Evergreen  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Shade / Sun   Full sun
Tags     hedge  autumn  fruit 
Rating  
Autumn

Autumn

Autumn is here and I couldn't resist making this autumn bouquet, combining flowers and leaves in an array of autumnal hues. It brings some nature into the house and gives a nice feeling of the seasons passing.
April 18, 2011
  autumn  flowers  leaves 

Autumn plant propagation

Date   April 15, 2017
Details  
From cuttings
  • Kiwifruit (Actinidia)
  • Strawberry tree (Arbutus)
  • Citrus
  • Kakabeak (Clianthus)
  • Loquat (Eriobotrya)
  • Feijoa
  • Fig (Ficus)
  • Fuchsia
  • Gazania
  • Hebe
  • Lemon balm (Melissa)
  • Mint (Mentha)
  • Oregano / Marjoram (Origanum)
  • Geranium (Pelargonium)
  • Rosemary
  • Sage (Salvia)
  • Myrtus ugni
  • Wisteria
  • Blueberry - Blue Dawn
Division
  • Raspberries
  • Rhubarb division until early spring
Available     March   April   May  
Tags     activity  plants  propagation  autumn