Permaculture or cultural cultivation of the land

How to cultivate the land culturally? Of course, with respect for it and for all the species that grow on it. With the approach to reconcile them with each other, not to quarrel. Not all plants are kind to each other. The world of plants resembles the world of people, some like each other and others fight each other. And the whole art of managing such a farm is to know who with whom how to function, and to plant plants side by side in such a way that they support each other and bloom beautifully.

Permaculture is the pursuit of sustainability and self-sufficiency of a given ecosystem. The topic is as interesting as it is ambitious, but it is also forward-looking, so it is worth getting interested in today.

Where to start?

First you need to equip yourself with knowledge. And here you should choose what suits you better. If you surround yourself with people experienced in this matter, it is worth asking them how they started, what difficulties they faced and how they are working now. Our blog will soon feature interviews with those who have made it with permaculture practitioners, and that too will be an excellent resource. But if you are a pioneer in your community, you can get information from books. In Poland there is available “Sepp Holzer’s Permaculture. Practical application in horticulture, horticulture and agriculture”. And if you are comfortable with English, there is a whole range of textbooks on the subject.

Observation

Permaculture farming requires patience. Before you get down to reorganizing your plot, you must first observe it for a year to understand how each season affects the environment. Observe sunshine, wind directions, and rainfall. Then divide your plot into two zones:

• intensively used – closer to the house
• less intensively used – away from the house.

What is permaculture design based on?

When choosing plants, go for biodiversity and perennial plants and those that do not repel each other. Design a rainwater harvesting and irrigation system. An integral part of permaculture is a compost pile. It is on it that organic waste will be transformed.
When designing a garden create beds, this will make cultivation easier and more orderly.
When erecting outbuildings and living quarters, use natural and local materials. And, of course, use zero-waste everywhere you can.

Share your experience!

Or do you already have some experience of running a permaculture farm? Share it in the comments or write to us.