guildfordcycads

Hi,

I’m in in south England zone 9a. The hedge is east facing.

I’m hoping to plant a back yard orchard on the red line. That’s about 4 feet away from the confer hedge line. My question is, is the hedge to close and will out compete the fruit trees? I’m looking to plant around 8 fruits trees (apples, pears, and another fruit tbc)

Thank you

I’d like to experiment with “trench composting” (or rather, just digging a shallow hole and dropping kitchen scraps in it, here and there around the garden, a new place each time), as an easier, less-work way to compost, but I’m concerned with the digging part and don’t want to disturb the soil and roots. Any thoughts on whether this is a good idea, if it’s compatible with permaculture?

Several of my friends and colleagues who live and work in Southern California area, have been effected by the recent wildfires.

I wondering if using Demilune semicircular bunds for wild-fire prevention.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semicircular_bund

Local ‘fire steady’ vegetation, planted in bunds may help areas effected by aridity and drought.

This would slow wild-fire. Fire burning through green vegetation could prevent spread as opposed to the current arid brush and grass that act as tinder.

Flooding has also become a huge problem in Southern California. My hope is that ‘Sahel style’ Water-retention Bunds may help California in a natural, chemical free, sustainable method.

Citations:

1. 13nat-ca-storm-qjfp-videoSixteenByNine3000-v2.jpg California Braces for Intense Rain and Floods as Some Evacuate in LA Fire Areas nytimes.com
2. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/02/11/southern-california-heavy-rain-floods-forecast-landslides-fires/

Climate zone 6a/6b. There is a huge wet spot in my pals backyard. They want to try and naturally fill it in with plants, grasses, shrubs, or anything that could withstand such wet soil. Looking for advice if this would be possible or if anyone has experience doing it : )

https://preview.redd.it/5pm6b9t57xre1.png?width=1040&format=png&auto=webp&s=4489ddec4fb19b157d6c7004b3afb190a56557d6

1 Acre: 142′ x 302′

Permaculture / Homestead

Anyone able to give advice to a VERY new person to permaculture? Trying to get an idea of what to do for my new property, still need to clear up the land since it is VERY VERY dense Forrest and brush.

Zone: 9A