Wonderful presentation here Eric, I look forward to sharing it with my permaculture and native-plant communities. Especially glad to hear of a good groundcover for sunchokes, I was trying Oregano since it grows well here, but a nitrogen-fixer would be better. I wonder if Hog Peanut might also work with asparagus? That's another perennial crop that could use an intentional companion. Keep up the great work!
These are great plants for making a diverse surrounding. Wonder if some of these would work for central Texas hot summers which also have experienced extended drought conditions. I imagine that with substantial shade and lots of mulch and hugelkutur it would be feasible.
really great video – thanks! Hickory, now that is a forgotten edible! I found this article on tricks to cracking open hickory nuts in order to remove the meat, while keeping it mostly intact. I guess removing the meat of the nut is the difficult thing with hickory nuts ( didn't know that). it appears you can't post links. go to motherearth news dot com and search 'hickory nuts; the inside story'
Great information! I am in Western NC and am creating forest gardens on my property. So much of the info available is for Australia or Western US so this was very valuable.
I love this, I have been wanting to do this forever!
Really liked the inclusion of toothwort!
A couple of points: although native to North America Black locust is not native to NE or the upper midwest where it does often act as an invasive species. I think it is fine for the system you already have but in the future I would consider Honey locust, Gleditsia triacanthos. Again, this is not native to the most northern part of New England, but it will grow there and is less ecologically invasive, although it does occasionally naturalize in the north. There are a few thornless cultivars that still produce giant pods. The pulp of these can used as a sweetener, making it more valuable than completely inedible black locust. Honey locust is a nitrogen fixer as well.
Also, your particular variety of ribes isn't technically native to NE, though many are. I wouldn't worry much about the ribes however, I think most species are pretty interchangeable for ecological use.
I didn't see mention of groundnut, Apios Americana. The ultimate potato substitute! Still, this is by far the coolest permaculture project I have ever seen! Subbed!
Anyone found a source for Phaseolus Polystachios, aka wild bean? Only reaches Connecticut according to NEWFS (New England Wildflower Society) gobotany website.
This is amazing. This is exactly what I'm trying to do in our tiny backyard. We've only been a few year and our plants are all just babies, but we've got pawpaw. persimmon, nannyberry, smilax, American groundnut, sunchoke, mayapple, wild plum, chokeberry, black-capped raspberry, Canada lily, aronia, serviceberry, mountain mint, monarda, fox grape, fiddlehead ferns, american hazelnut, solomon seal, elderberry, native strawberry, wild sarsaparilla, and a bunch of other stuff I can't think of right now. Didn't know about the thicket bean! Really want to add some ramps to our garden as well.
probably 8.5 years too late, but do you have any recommendations for resources that I can look at to find more info like this? I've been looking for resources to help me design a food forest in maine on a property that's mostly in the woods that has streams in it and I haven't found any really good resources that aren't just general permaculture stuff
Lovely video, very inspiring. Thank you. I love the clarity with how you pronounce the difficult for me sounding words, so, when I repeat, I will sound as smart as you do, so thank you for that too!!!
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This is absolutely awesome.
Wonderful presentation here Eric, I look forward to sharing it with my permaculture and native-plant communities. Especially glad to hear of a good groundcover for sunchokes, I was trying Oregano since it grows well here, but a nitrogen-fixer would be better. I wonder if Hog Peanut might also work with asparagus? That's another perennial crop that could use an intentional companion. Keep up the great work!
Yay food!
These are great plants for making a diverse surrounding. Wonder if some of these would work for central Texas hot summers which also have experienced extended drought conditions. I imagine that with substantial shade and lots of mulch and hugelkutur it would be feasible.
really great video – thanks! Hickory, now that is a forgotten edible! I found this article on tricks to cracking open hickory nuts in order to remove the meat, while keeping it mostly intact. I guess removing the meat of the nut is the difficult thing with hickory nuts ( didn't know that). it appears you can't post links. go to motherearth news dot com and search 'hickory nuts; the inside story'
Great information! I am in Western NC and am creating forest gardens on my property. So much of the info available is for Australia or Western US so this was very valuable.
As a Marylander I really appreciate this information
thanks
I love this, I have been wanting to do this forever!
Really liked the inclusion of toothwort!
A couple of points: although native to North America Black locust is not native to NE or the upper midwest where it does often act as an invasive species. I think it is fine for the system you already have but in the future I would consider Honey locust, Gleditsia triacanthos. Again, this is not native to the most northern part of New England, but it will grow there and is less ecologically invasive, although it does occasionally naturalize in the north. There are a few thornless cultivars that still produce giant pods. The pulp of these can used as a sweetener, making it more valuable than completely inedible black locust. Honey locust is a nitrogen fixer as well.
Also, your particular variety of ribes isn't technically native to NE, though many are. I wouldn't worry much about the ribes however, I think most species are pretty interchangeable for ecological use.
I didn't see mention of groundnut, Apios Americana. The ultimate potato substitute! Still, this is by far the coolest permaculture project I have ever seen! Subbed!
I remember reading about ramps and over harvesting. Is this not an issue since you use them in so many systems?
I am pretty sure you can get rennet from the nettle that can be used to make cheese.
Fantastic video. I have incorporated a good many of the plants you named into my Forest Garden plans! I'm so excited.
Anyone found a source for Phaseolus Polystachios, aka wild bean? Only reaches Connecticut according to NEWFS (New England Wildflower Society) gobotany website.
This is amazing. This is exactly what I'm trying to do in our tiny backyard. We've only been a few year and our plants are all just babies, but we've got pawpaw. persimmon, nannyberry, smilax, American groundnut, sunchoke, mayapple, wild plum, chokeberry, black-capped raspberry, Canada lily, aronia, serviceberry, mountain mint, monarda, fox grape, fiddlehead ferns, american hazelnut, solomon seal, elderberry, native strawberry, wild sarsaparilla, and a bunch of other stuff I can't think of right now. Didn't know about the thicket bean! Really want to add some ramps to our garden as well.
VERY informative video which I appreciate this type of knowledge thanks
Where are you located? (State?)
Good video, I would prefer if the speaking was at a quicker tempo
probably 8.5 years too late, but do you have any recommendations for resources that I can look at to find more info like this? I've been looking for resources to help me design a food forest in maine on a property that's mostly in the woods that has streams in it and I haven't found any really good resources that aren't just general permaculture stuff
Absolutely Amazing
Of course the next question is…where can I get these?
Lovely video, very inspiring. Thank you. I love the clarity with how you pronounce the difficult for me sounding words, so, when I repeat, I will sound as smart as you do, so thank you for that too!!!