He Turned His Parent's 6-ACRE BACKYARD Into a PERMACULTURE Paradise — Ep. 050

Flock Finger Lakes・2 minutes read

The text discusses the diverse tree crop production landscape, focusing on various tree species, their characteristics, and interactions with companion plants. It also highlights the importance of preserving plant genetics, utilizing natural planting methods, and transitioning from a nursery to a forest for sustainable seed and cutting sales.

Insights

  • The landscape is carefully managed to promote the growth of various tree crops, including hickory, pecan, and walnut trees, which are preferred for their resilience and longevity in producing nuts. Squirrels play a role in planting trees like shagbark hickory, potentially leading to hybrid offspring, contributing to the diverse tree population.
  • The cultivation practices extend beyond tree crops to include a wide array of plants, such as persimmon, black walnut, and yarrow, with a focus on companion planting and utilizing the natural environment to support plant growth. Additionally, the preservation of endangered plant genetics through careful collection and propagation methods underscores the commitment to biodiversity and sustainability in the landscape.

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Recent questions

  • What are some tree crops mentioned in the summary?

    Hickory, pecan, chestnut, black walnut, larch

  • How are invasive species managed in the landscape?

    Clearing invasive species for better plant growth

  • What is the significance of planting nitrogen fixers?

    Enhancing soil fertility and supporting plant growth

  • How are air prune boxes utilized in the nursery?

    Promoting healthy seedlings with stout root systems

  • What is the long-term goal for the nursery?

    Transitioning to a forest and selling seeds and cuttings

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Summary

00:00

Tree Crop Production and Hybrid Offspring

  • The eye fell off and was put back in a different way.
  • A tractor is mentioned, along with a helmet and sap suckers favoring a tree.
  • A persimmon tree is discussed, grown from a seed strategically spit out.
  • A branch of a tree was sheared out in a windstorm, possibly hit by lightning.
  • The pecan tree is strong and sweet, possibly hybridizing with a hickory tree.
  • Squirrels planted a shagbark hickory tree, possibly leading to hybrid offspring.
  • The landscape is abundant with tree crop production, particularly hickories.
  • Hickory nuts can last up to a decade if stored properly.
  • A chestnut tree is mentioned, possibly a Chinese dominant mutt variety.
  • Various plants like nan king cherry, yasta berries, and bamboo are planted in the understory of larch trees.

14:38

"Plant Diversity and Tree Benefits in Landscaping"

  • English walnuts, hickory, and pecans are preferred over other trees due to their slow branch breakage, minimizing damage.
  • White pines' lower dead branches are utilized as lumber holdings, while white ash branches are stored in pine branches to cure for building material.
  • A shed is being constructed using harvested black locusts and white ash, costing only $20 for screws.
  • Various plants like persimmon, English walnut, and black currant are discussed in relation to their compatibility with each other.
  • Juglone, a chemical exuded by black walnut roots, influences plant growth around them, affecting companion plants like persimmon.
  • The landscape features black walnuts, influencing the growth of companion plants like pawpaw and black cap raspberry.
  • The pathway on the property was cleared of invasive species like European buckthorn and Japanese honeysuckle to allow for better plant growth.
  • European buckthorn, despite being invasive, is appreciated for its ability to decompact soil and improve soil quality.
  • A trellis system with luffa gourds, birdhouse gourds, and hardy kiwi is established, with plans for future plant additions like hops or schisandra.
  • The presence of a pear tree with fire blight is maintained to select for healthier trees in the landscape, allowing for natural selection.

28:55

Transitioning to Native Context with Allies

  • Transitioning to a more native context with support from allies
  • Growing tulsi and ashwagandha for cut flowers, herbs, and medicine
  • Waiting for the last stack of flowers to finish before bulk harvesting for drying
  • Planning to harvest ashwagandha after the first frost to transition to a nursery bed
  • Cutting tulsi low to stimulate bushier regrowth for a fuller medicine picture
  • Creating a nursery bed for yarrow and allowing self-seeding
  • Restoring the landscape with lumps to mimic the original pit and mound topography
  • Soil type described as angola silt loam, shallow to bedrock, slow draining
  • Planting nitrogen fixers like seaberry in association with later successional plants
  • Managing plant spacing closely, observing nature's natural closeness in growth without issues

42:58

Preserving plant genetics for future generations.

  • Planting elderberry and willow takes little time, with hundreds of cuttings being put in the ground, despite deer browsing on them.
  • Groundhogs are managed by planting gardens and sowing seeds in areas they frequent, necessitating re-sewing due to their interference.
  • Paw paws are sown in a bed, not their final location, with a mix of cultivars from a Cornell orchard that was possibly destroyed for housing development.
  • Collecting genetics from plants at risk of eradication due to research funding ending is crucial to preserve their legacy and evolutionary potential.
  • Air prune boxes made of black locusts aid in growing healthy seedlings with stout root systems, preventing long, skinny roots.
  • Air prune boxes are capped to deter chipmunks and squirrels, ensuring the seedlings' protection until later in the season.
  • The long-term goal is to transition from a nursery selling plants to a forest, eventually selling seeds and cuttings for a DIY nursery model.
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