Mulberries in the Rain

126 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h34min.
Connecting with plants—a guide to belonging, ecological resilience, and permaculture design The plants in our world not only nourish and sustain us, they root us within our human and ecological communities. Mulberries in the Rain explores these vital connections, combining evocative storytelling with detailed crop profiles and permaculture design tools to mentor and inspire you. Central to permaculture is the art of creating beneficial relationships—crafting inherently regenerative food systems modeled on nature. As growers, we tend to interpret this idea literally—think companion planting, edible ecosystems, and food forests. Where do social relations and community-building fit in? Authors and permaculture experts Ryan Blosser and Trevor Piersol: Demystify plant guilds, showing how to create biodiverse, low-maintenance ecological systems Integrate tried-and-tested permaculture frameworks such as the Scale of Permanence and the Ecology of Self, with tools from economics, mental health, and other disciplines Provide cultivation primers for permaculture plants classified according to function, identifying out- standing anchor plants, nitrogen fixers, barrier plants, beneficial attractors, and dynamic accumulators Use plant narratives to illustrate how our inner landscapes are inextricably intertwined with the way we show up in the world. This unique, beautifully illustrated handbook breaks new ground in social permaculture while providing a deep hands-on dive into creating thriving foodscapes. Required reading for anyone who seeks a deeper connection to people and place, and a more resilient future.Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Human Sector Chapter 3: Food Forests Simplified Chapter 4: Anchor Plants     Mulberry     Willow     Che     American Persimmon     Paw Paw Chapter 5: Nitrogen Fixers     Redbud     Indigobush     Black Locust     Clover     Goumi Chapter 6: Barrier Plants     Rhubarb     Jerusalem     Artichoke     Garlic     Spring Bulbs     Elderberry Chapter 7: Beneficial Attractors     Tulsi     Zinnia     Cannabis     Strawberry     Honeyberry Chapter 8: Dynamic Accumulators     Comfrey     Beet     Nettles     Burdock     Yarrow