The first steps in having a great orchard

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I wanted to link some threads

Hugelkultur

Interesting concept known as Hügelkultur is growing as water becomes less plentiful in many areas. Many people use part of this method already. Here is a link to learn more https://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/many-benefits-hugelkultur The idea of using wood in the ground is foreign to me as it locks up nitrogen. Perhaps it’s not a bad thing if done correctly. " Hugelkultur, pronounced Hoo-gul-culture, means hill culture or hill mound. Instead of putting branches, leaves and grass clipp…

https://growingfruit.org/t/ponds-are-a-great-investment/7033

Berms and swales - terracing - creating water ways

Many understand and use concepts such as ponds to collect excessive rainwater. This post is about advanced concepts i use of not just collecting it from the fields but directing it to centralized points and using as much of it as possible. This video discusses the concept of berms and swales [HOW TO BUILD SWALES - and harvest water] [DESIGNING SWALES - Geoff Lawton visits The Weedy Garden - Swales Part Two.] [DIGGING SWALES FOR A FOOD FOREST - Part Three] …

The next big project 2023 - 2024 - 2025 - 2026

Many of us are planning major projects. I’m going to remain silent on what mine is for now. This project has taken several years to put it all together. I’m getting very close on the first step of it and then will update some of the specifics. What is everyone else working on?