Sunday, August 7, 2011

Edible Forest Gardens

The two-volume book Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke with Eric Toensmeier explains the approach we're going to use for growing food at the Glenn Retreat. Our food 'garden' will be seamlessly incorporated into the woodland landscape.

One of the fruit trees we're planing to try is the Paw Paw tree. The fruit tastes like a combination of banana, pineapple and mango.

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CROSS SECTION of RAIN GARDEN

CROSS SECTION of RAIN GARDEN
this is pretty close to how our rain gardens are built

Walking down the ramp, out the front door - it's great not having any steps

Construction of water retention area along west property line. This photo also shows the southern side of house which was designed to maximize passive solar opportunities.

Many neighbors find blue racers nesting

Final inspection day was pretty dreary outside, and petty exciting inside