When we begin at a new property, it is not a blank slate. It already has pattern, flow, opportunity, and limits. It's our job to observe and sketch them out as early in the process as possible.

Welcome to all the new community members. We try to be family here so all guestions relating to self relience and sustainability from gardening to growing life in the soil to herbal tea blends for common ails to emergency preparedness. The vision is to have your and your families back in the first 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, and then 6 months. Each skill we learn along the way brings us one step closer to being prepared. If you would like some garden planning thoughts, just ask. There is a wealth of information among our community. Once again, Thank you for joining; You are greatly appreciated.

Observe first, start one small area well, build soil deeply, learn timing, then expand toward family food, fertility, berries, fruit, and storage.

@Sharon Prahl How big will your first bed bed be... sq ft x sq ft What will be the first things you plant? This will get me started on making a succession plan for that bed. Thank you

We had a brief discussion last week or so talking about swales with mosquitoes and keyline plowing. Mosquitoes can be a real issue if the swale holds water for more than a few hours although its purpose is to slow water enough to let it sink in without pooling. Keyline plowing is a strategy although might not be the best option for smaller properties. Each strategy has its pros and cons... I added some files in our permaculture section that explains each strategy for both the small and large property. https://www.skool.com/oasis-builders-8012/classroom/f85f59fa?md=4383e4495b74474b86be3c0b20b448e2 Please let me know if I need to add more info or change anything. Thank you