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Keystone Permaculture Food Forest

What is Permaculture?

Permanence + Agriculture
 

It is the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be self-sufficient and sustainable.
 

Ecological Preservation

Permaculture preserves and protects the natural systems around us. It is a system that works in synchronicity with nature.

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Abundance

Permaculture systems are the most abundant and efficient for food production. Taking advantage of multiple layers to produce food. This requires less maintenance and inputs than other food producing systems.

Organic Carrots

Symbiosis with animals and insects

Animals can be a valuable part of your permaculture system. They can fertilize, eat food scraps, turn soil, and be a food source for you. Insects can provide pest control and most importantly, pollination!

Henhouse

Designed Systems

Permaculture is an abundant and self sufficient system when designed and implemented correctly. This is why we design and install food producing systems for generations to come. All the while reducing stress on the environment.

Gardening - Growing vegetables in a editable garden. The vegetables are grown based on per

Waste Reduction

Permaculture utilizes common waste materials as a resource to build fertility. Food waste composts into fertile soil for your plants to thrive in. Paper waste and dead leaves are used as a mulch and weed barrier. Animal waste can be used as a nitrogen rich fertilizer for your system.

Autumn Leaves

Water Wise

Permaculture takes into account the way water moves through your property. It captures excess water for times of drought, in either swales or water catchment systems such as rain barrels. This reduces your overall water needs from public or private sources. Rain gardens are also beneficial for growing specific food crops that require more moisture.

A green rain barrel in front of an ivy wall with a blue watering can, being filled with wa

Let us know how can we help you!
 

Service Areas:

Elkins Park, Melrose Park, Chestnut Hill, Roxborough, Andorra, Lafayette Hill, Plymouth Meeting, Conshohocken,  Flourtown, Wyndmoor, Laverock, Wyncote, Glenside, North Hills, Fort Washington, Ambler, Ardsley, Roslyn, Abington, Jenkintown, Meadowbrook, Bethayres, Bryn Athyn, and surrounding areas...

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