Category Archives: biomass

Forest gardens are natural systems

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Anni Kelsey

From the outset a forest garden is designed as a natural system.  We provide the physical structure – various edible trees, climbers, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and some annuals – to make the best use of the physical space and ensure … Continue reading →

Posted in biomass, Borderland Garden, Flowers, forest garden development, Forest Gardening, Perennial Vegetables, Polycultures, Relationship with nature | 6 Comments

The ‘Triangle Bed’

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Anni Kelsey

This is the first of a number of reviews I am undertaking this year.  In previous years I have always made a note of the time spent working in the garden and the amount of produce I have harvested as … Continue reading →

Posted in biomass, Borderland Garden, Flowers, forest garden development, Fruit, Herbs, Perennial Vegetables, review | 3 Comments

Biomass

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Anni Kelsey

I wanted a lot of growth this year, mostly for biomass to eventually decompose into humus to enrich the very stony and clay soil in my long bed.  On 6th June the cardoon which is at the centre of the … Continue reading →

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