First things first! Make a Plan. A plan is essential because you can't make it all happen at once! Nature is not like that, people are not like that. A plan that takes into consideration the effort, value and goals of the people, place and the health of
the environment.
the environment.
~ All About Zones! ~
Zones are imaginary borders that indicate patterns in the planned area. The purpose is to have the closer elements placed to be accessed easier and more often. Placing the elements that require frequent monitoring nearby and elements that require less attention further away. However, that is not the only objective. Also, elements that relate to each other need to be considered, so their interaction also requires less effort, on the people maintaining the area. Below are some "suggestions", each area is unique with specific needs and opportunities. Water, hilly or flat terrain, climate, animals, wind and a multitude of variables determine the needs and opportunities of the plan and design and how the "plan" is created.
Zone 0: Homestead - Starting Point!
Zone: 1 - Courtyard Garden, (Herbs, Veggies, Florals), Relaxation Area
Zone: 2 - Tool Shed, Shade Trees, Raised Beds for Seasonal Vegetables, Mulch Pile
Zone: 3 - Chickens, eggs , Flower Gardens, Maintenance Area, Pond for waterfowl, Fishing, Goats Habitat, Pigs
Zone: 4 - Fruit Trees, Nut Tress, Grape Arbors
Zone: 5 - Pasture, Woodlands for Goat grazing, Forest for animal fodder, Forest for Winter grazing, Wood for heat & building
Each zone extends further and further away from the commonly travelled areas. Keeping you aware of the needs of your plants, animals and homesite. These well visited areas require more attention, as the zones progress the areas that require less attention are placed further from the access points of the homesite.
This is a very brief overview of the zones, and a launch point to encourage you to learn more about the benefits and exploration available through Permaculture.
Zone: 1 - Courtyard Garden, (Herbs, Veggies, Florals), Relaxation Area
Zone: 2 - Tool Shed, Shade Trees, Raised Beds for Seasonal Vegetables, Mulch Pile
Zone: 3 - Chickens, eggs , Flower Gardens, Maintenance Area, Pond for waterfowl, Fishing, Goats Habitat, Pigs
Zone: 4 - Fruit Trees, Nut Tress, Grape Arbors
Zone: 5 - Pasture, Woodlands for Goat grazing, Forest for animal fodder, Forest for Winter grazing, Wood for heat & building
Each zone extends further and further away from the commonly travelled areas. Keeping you aware of the needs of your plants, animals and homesite. These well visited areas require more attention, as the zones progress the areas that require less attention are placed further from the access points of the homesite.
This is a very brief overview of the zones, and a launch point to encourage you to learn more about the benefits and exploration available through Permaculture.