Pittsburgh Permaculture’s Resources
- What is Permaculture? - A brief description of permaculture
- Pittsburgh Hardiness Zones - this article takes a detailed look at the USDA hardiness zones and the updated Arbor Day Foundation map
- Patterns and Design - a discussion about the pervasive patterns of nature and how they might be integrated in our designs
- Fruit Tree Guild - this page describes a permaculture design we installed at the Edgerton Avenue site in Point Breeze
- Permaculture Pond - a description of a pond install that is designed to function without pumps or filters while providing a beautiful, productive habitat
- Grape Vine Awning - a page explaining the placement of a grapevine on the south side of the home to help reduce energy costs
- Vegetable Seed Starting - color coded charts to help you time your vegetable starts
- Actively Aerated Compost Tea - a guide to making your own compost tea and constructing a cheap yet effective brewer
- Grafting at Home - an article explaining the theory of grafting fruit trees and how to do it with what you already have at home
- Stackable Worm Bin How-to - a picture guide to making your own stackable worm composting bin using 5 gallon buckets
- Addressing Concerns about Worms - a discussion about the recent concerns surrounding invasive worms and the relative risk they pose