Sustainable Backyard in Fairfax, CA

 
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  • USDA hardiness zone: 8b
  • Location: Fairfax, CA
  • Sunset climate zone: 15
  • Garden type: color community
  • Sunlight: 2 to 6 hours
  • Moisture: Dry to medium
  • Soil type: Clay
Tags: permaculture, rainwater harvesting, food, natural building, composting
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PamHartwell-Herrero's Buzz Jul 20, 2010
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Groundskeeper replied 9 months ago
You're making an ecosystem with its own flows of energy and sources of renewal. I'm guessing that mulch is the only ingredient from off the property. My method is far less integrated. I just keep everythin... (more)
PamHartwell-Herrero replied 9 months ago
We were getting mulch from a local tree service but recently restacked our green waste area and are able to harvest a lot of mulch from there. It breaks down faster than chips, but makes the garden very ha... (more)
Groundskeeper replied 9 months ago
I will be in Napa in early September. With any luck I'll see the center in person. Good luck keeping it going. You've inspired me in several ways. Now I'm thinking of making a short video about recycling g... (more)
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Entomolo-garden replied about 1 year ago
Hope to stay in contact with a fellow CA gardener.  Perhaps you could share some tidbits about insects?  Thanks, Emmet
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