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A fruit tree guild is simply a fruit tree underplanted with certain plants that will benefit the tree.The concept of a fruit tree guild comes from the principles of permaculture, that aim for the greatest possible outcome with the least possible input. Permaculture seeks to work with nature rather than against it. #permaculture #gardening #diyoutdoor #gardeners #diygarden

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The Compost Coach- Build Soil & Grow a Regenerative Garden on Instagram: "Here’s a step-by-step guide to building a thriving mini food forest in your own yard: 1. Soil Enrichment & natural weed management: Use green manure 🌱 to suppress weeds & organically fertilise the soil. It enriches soil fertility & improves structure as it decomposes, promoting healthier plant growth of your subsequent crops. 2. Layering: Establish a canopy with fruit trees like pomegranate, dwarf cherry, mulberry…

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This article is an introduction to the gardening technique of Backyard Orchard Culture – a system of high density planting of fruit trees which allows for a wide variety of fruit to be grown …

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A guild is a team of plants that support, protect and nourish each other, working together for the benefit of all. A guild creates stability and best health because the variety of plants above brings a variety of roots and soil life below. The carefree, wild look belies a carefully crafted, low maintenance, smart garden.Words by Kath Irvine, from The Edible Backyard

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Are your fruit trees performing as well as they could be? Do you feel that you could be getting more fruit? Or do you struggle with pests on your trees? You know there's a way to fix all of that, right? It's called a "fruit tree guild" and it will correct many of the problems you're having with your fruit trees! Check out this simple, but amazing solution for your fruit trees!

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Get inspired by the 11 fastest-growing fruit trees that can boost your self-sufficient homestead. These prepper garden ideas will help you start gardening for self-sufficiency in no time. Save this pin to your gardening board to create your backyard orchard!

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During an early fall walkabout in my urban permaculture garden, I chatted with Frank Giustra about how city and suburban gardeners can enjoy high fruit yields in small spaces.It is truly AMAZING how much fruit diminutive (a.k.a. dwarf, tiny) trees can produce in a small amount of space. This is great news for urban and suburban farmers, even if you are farming in pots on a balcony. There are best-practices to adopt of course, and in true urban permaculture fashion, the best of those…

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By Jennifer Poindexter Fruit trees are a great way to add functionality and beauty to your landscape. If you’re like me, you prefer to add splashes of color and texture all throughout your yard. Adding plants beneath your fruit trees is an excellent way of doing this. If you’re unsure of what to plant in […]

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Having fruit trees in our garden is one of my biggest dreams however sometimes the commitment of choosing exactly where to put them or waiting for your trees to fruit can stop a lot of people from delving into the fabulous world of home-grown fruit. I know it has for my family. About 8 years ago w

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