June 2026
Greetings,
June is the time we are finishing the planting of our spring vegetable gardens and beginning to see perennial plants bloom.
Only a year has gone by since planting my food forest and already my front yard is beginning to pop. Normally this isn’t something we see in food forests until the third year. I think repositioning mature sage plants throughout the yard, plus the investment in large filbert trees was well worth the energy and investment that gives my young design a more mature appearance.
As I teach about permaculture, I constantly emphasize the principles in just about every presentation that I do. As I work in my yard, I’m doing the same thing reflecting on the list. One of the principles, Apply Self Regulation and Accept Feedback, is definitely bittersweet, most of the feedback is positive, but I’m a bit concerned that I planted too much oregano as a pest deterrent, pollinator attractant, and ground cover. As I look at the chives doing the same job yet not taking over the yard, I’m reflecting on using chives more in my designs. Through Observing and Interacting, I’m able to constantly learn about what’s best for my design, and also my clients. Fortunately, I was able to cut back and harvest the oregano for tea and seasoning. As it’s drying in my basement with lemon balm and mint, I feel a little better about the abundant planting. Obtaining a Yield is an important permaculture principle being true even for my herb teas.
The principles are a symbiotic process that constantly evolve over time and so is my yard. For more examples and explanations go to the Permacultureprinciples.com website. Last, I invite you to schedule a consultation with me at my All Things Regenerative website. I recommend online during the winter season; but truly my favorite option is to visit you, face-to-face.
Upcoming Events
Exploring Food Forests at Mission Meadows Community Garden Saturday, June 20, 2026
11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Ecosystems by Design at Spokane Conservation District, July 14, 2026, 5:30 PM-7:00
Intensive Permaculture 22-Hour Workshop at Uhuru Intentional Community near Rice, WA, July 24-26, 2026
Spokane Permaculture Symposium at Harmony Woods Retreat Center, August 22nd- 23rd
Apple Alchemy: Three ways to preserve your apple harvest, workshop taught at Uhuru Community, Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 - 3:00 Address: Uhuru Community 2332 Scott Road, Rice, WA, 99167
Warmly🌱
Mary