Anyone know if there is possible to get plants or seeds from Sorbus domestica, preferably the most northern / english "clones " , to be planted in Norway. ...
hi Geir, Sorbus domestica seeds are available, the species is said to be hardy to USDA zone 6 (-23.5°C) so should be OK temperature-wise in any fruit growing...
Gardenstart all over the land workcamp while spring´s awakening in 3 emancipatory gardening-projects 19.-22.3. in Berlin-Weißensee, 23.-28.3. in Egge and...
https://we.riseup.net/permacultureforestgardening This forum is where I put up a record of the load of the work I've done so far on horticulture. Its not...
Yes my goodness, I've been away for a while and there seems to be very little activity this summer...pre-moderation is switched on...how about switching that...
I am familiar with composters built so that the composting material contacts bare earth. I just saw a commercial composter that is a barrel suspended in the...
http://www.eatweeds.co.uk/wild-winter-herb-salad Should the supermarket shelves empty in the future all is not lost! Blessings, Elaine. "We are shaped and...
Hi there friends, we have put together a site that showcases aspiring writers in sustainable agriculture. We are particulary interested in the theme of how...
Latest courses and dates announced which may be of interest: INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE (Brighton) 19-20 March 2011 4-5 May 2011 MUSHROOM CULTIVATION...
If you of anyone else that would sign this petition then please forward the mail to them. "We are shaped and fashioned by what we love" Goethe "Losing your...
Hi Permaculturalists, Can you spare a few hours for some data entry for a Permaculture project? I am in the process of creating a Permaculture Plant ...
I have one-- they work but, for a large garden, or small farm, --Â are over priced, for the amount you can work with, Â ---Â but-- a person with a yard and...
Placing your compost on the soil is important because as the materials break down, worms will migrate into the compost & assist with the process (other insects...
I have had one for a few years and to date have been disappointed with its performance - plan to move it from the north side of my buildings to a warmer...
While we are talking about compost, I had what seems like a more than usual amount of fruit flies back in the autumn last year. Did anyone else have the same...
You'll want to download this 12 megabyte book for free. Nut Growing Ontario Style Download the book here: http://www.nuttreesnorth.com/book210/book210.pdf The...
I go with the 2/3 brown to 1/3 green, directly on the soil, sprinkled with wood ashes and moistened when necessary right on top of the ground method and it...
Hello fellow Pfafers, I have half an acre that I want to sow with green manure so it is ready for 2012. Which green manure can you recommend that alsoproduces...
Hi, Well Im definitely considering a very large patch of comfrey.  Being perrenial, and its easy to cut, with a scythe. Its up to about chest height...
Hi Ludwig, This is Steve in Bermuda. Comfrey is indeed a great plant to use, especially around young trees, as you can chop and drop the old growth in place to...
Hi Frank, Thank you for your reply. Indeed a comfrey patch is a must. I am planting them underneath fruit trees and hedges. I'm more looking for plants to sow,...
Hi people, Comfrey seems like a great option for all the reasons Frank mentions. Furthermore, comfrey tea is great nutrition for plants, specially in...
What about yarrow and borage? - both apparently excellent soil conditioners. Oats and alfalfa are superd green manure crops, though alfalfa is deep-rooted,...
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Hi All, I love comfrey and grow it in several places in my yard and gardens--- I find it very useful for improving soil (one area with a lot of clay for ...
Hi Becky. Yes it is invasive. I quite like that because I can dig it up and put it by the fruit trees (which is another project to do this year), where...
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I am an herbalist-- I have some great recipes for comfrey salves for several purposes! happy to post here, or send me your email... Frank, where do you live?...
/Thank you everyone for your splendid suggestions. /Comfrey is indeed my favorite mulching and companion plant. It grows so well with trees. I use /Symphytum x...
