photo: Fruiting Natal Plum (Carissa grandiflora), J. Barber 2009
We undertake 'hands-on' research at our farm to find out how Permaculture can be successfully applied in our dryland climate.
These projects include:
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Appropriate design and maintenance requirements for dryland homes and properties
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Dryland organic gardening and fertilisation that focus on soil biology and companion planting
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'Hard-to-grow' native plant propagation and use
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Bee fodder crops and hive manangement in dry-land permaculture design
- Alternative dryland crops such as Apple Cactus, Marula and Argan in integrated orchard systems
- Alternative building using techniques such as mud cob with recycled materials and sandbag adobe
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Heirloom vegetable and herb varieties acclimatisation and seed saving techniques
Read More:
> Dryland Gardens Book
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