Basins

Basins

Instead of planting front-yard trees on a mound and directing rainwater past vegetation and straight out to the gutter, let’s put the rain to work for us!  By planting native vegetation and fruit trees in basins (in arid and semi-arid climates like the CA Bay...
Sheet Mulching

Sheet Mulching

Here’s how to transform a lawn into a garden, in two days!  The method we use is called “sheet mulching”, or “lasagna gardening”.  This is the BEFORE picture.   Let the transformation begin! Step 1: Lay down PLAIN BROWN cardboard,...
Seed Freedom Rally – January 4th!

Seed Freedom Rally – January 4th!

Planting Justice stands in solidarity with the Soil Not Oil coalition – and you should too! On Monday, January 4th, Foodie Freedom Fighters from across the state of California will gather for a Seed Freedom Rally in Sacramento to keep seed sharing from becoming...