Water Conservation
-Drip Irrigation-
Reduces total amount of water used to Feed Plants
-Plastic Weed Tarps-
Reduces Invasive Weeds
-High Rotation Planting-
Keeps soils occupied and protects top soil caking and cracking
--Erosion Control-
Wood Chip Pathways
Soil Structure
-High Organic Matter Inputs-
Leaves and Straw to Increase Carbon Organic Matter Content
-Home Made Compost-
Our Compost is made from Leaves, Food Scraps and Coffee Grounds
-Low Tillage-
Reduces compaction of the the soil by only rototiling to break new ground and then only using a small fork or Broad Fork to loosen the soil without destroying the soil structure
Bio Diversity
-Companion Planting-
Grouping plants together that benefit from one another
Example: Basil and Tomatoes
-Beneficial Pollinator Habitats-
Planting a wide diversity of Flowers Perennial Flowering Shrubs and Herbs to increase pollinators and increase predator insects such as Ladybugs
-Wildlife Habitat-
Keeping the natural trees shrubs a part of the ecosystem
Example: Oak, Manzanita and Pine