Forest Garden Report v.2013

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Filbert Ave. Residence

Design by Stephanie Ladwig-CooperImplementation by Brian Ladwig-CooperGaia Creations, Ecological Landscaping - Permaculture SolutionsP.O Box 3358 Chico, CA 530-828-6390

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A Permaculture

Forest Garden

Filbert Ave.Chico, CA 95926

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS......................................................................................... 1

CLIENT CONTACT DETAILS............................................................... 2

FOREST GARDEN GOALS & PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................... 2

SITE DETAILS.................................................................................... 4

CLIMATE & SITE DESCRIPTION .........................................................4

WATER..................................................................................................... 5

ACCESS & STAGING ..............................................................................5

NUTRIENT CYCLES ................................................................................5

ENERGY................................................................................................... 6

FOOD, CROPS .........................................................................................6

ECONOMICS............................................................................................6

COMMUNITY...........................................................................................6

CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................6

DESIGN SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS........................................... 6

YEAR I - V.......................................................................................... 7

YEAR V - X ......................................................................................... 8

APPENDIX A: Site photos ................................................................. 8

APPENDIX B: Master Plant Lists....................................................... 9

APPENDIX C: Conceptual Design Overlays.................................... 12

APPENDIX D: Rainwater Harvesting Calculations......................... 15

APPENDIX E: Calendars.................................................................. 16

APPENDIX F: Bibliography & Resources ........................................ 17


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CLIENT CONTACT DETAILS

(left blank for privacy)

Chico, CA 95926

FOREST GARDEN GOALS & PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The forest garden is the unifying piece of the larger permaculture design. One element theforest garden connects to is the natural fish pond which was converted from a chlorineswimming pool. The fish pond can be used to irrigate the forest gardens when necessaryand has the ability to collect rooftop rainwater for seasonal refilling. The intention of theconversion was to not rely on municipal water sources. The pond is continuous with thelarger rainwater harvesting network; if the pond overfills during a large rainfall event thewater simply moves passively into the forest garden network of infiltration trenches andmulch basins. The pond and adjacent aquaculture greenhouse are planned to be solarpowered for long term energy efficiency. The forest garden is both intensively managed aswell as seasonally managed (based on phase of completion) and provide year round foragingdelights. Edible perennial and annual polycultures grow throughout the forest gardens toensure a high rate of food production. The forest gardens are abundant in multifunctionalplants from our own local bioregion and from around the world creating lasting resilience topests and disease diversity creates stability. The forest gardens as a whole create a mosaicof secluded wildlife niches, abundant food sources and plenty of open space for both workingand playing.

FOREST GARDEN GOALS

Desired foods and other useful products:

Eat fresh fruit from April to November from the garden (with more of some to storeand process when possible)

The forest garden provides fresh green, shoots, roots, and mushrooms in season.

Eat from fish farming, aquatic vegetables and annual tropical garden elements livingin greenhouse.

Eat fresh eggs from 3-6 chickens

Other essential needs the garden fulfills:

A materials staging area which hasvehicle access for loading and unloading.

The forest garden also serves as a

demonstration garden for communityeducation tours and surplus food.


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Desired successional stages and vegetation architecture or patterns:

The gardens are mostly in midsuccession aggradation (aggradation is the building ofnatural capital and the cycling of biomass effortlessly) utilizing gaps and minordisturbance regimes for management and ensuring abundant harvests.

The gardens are a mosaic of predominantly perennial gardens beds with some selfseeding annuals, a lot of forest edges and some thicket/shrubland, oldfields, and shadierhabitats.

Parts of the 2 annual vegetable production areas are manicured and frequentlymanaged; some forest garden beds are seasonally managed while other areas of theforest garden are left wild providing several different habitats and perspectives. Thepredominant vegetation architecture (vertical appeal) to the whole property is a lumpytexture giving the impression of a vast forest of food.

How the garden relates to the larger ecosystem and neighborhood context:

The garden serves as an enhancement to the local riparian habitat that surroundsthe neighborhood attracting, housing and feeding a diverse number of beneficial animals

and insects. Special care to never use pervasive or noxious plants that are known topollute the riparian zones is part of the garden design.

The forest garden provides an alternative to conventional landscaping inspiringneighbors to do the same when witnessing the successional changes that occur over theyears and by sharing in the abundance of food each season.

The basic approach to key issues:

The choice of species in the forest garden is based upon their ability to fit a specificniche regardless of region or origin. Plant species native to California or the West Coastare preferred when possible. The choice of beneficial pervasive and dispersiveopportunistic species for instant succession in the early phases of forest gardenestablishment serves to build soil health, provide food and habitat for insects and

animals and to out-compete undesirable plants species. To quickly maximize productivity the forest garden was transformed rapidly usinginstant succession plantings, rainwater harvesting systems rather than adapting to thesite or slowly changing it. Over time many of the initial species planted give way to thedesired species for the final stages of establishment; where succession evolves at amuch slower pace.

There was initial work and effort to grow apples, pears and stone fruits although themain emphasis for the garden is to grow pest proof and low maintenance species. Theannual gardens require the most effort for food production and are exclusively managedby the owners.

Including redundantly functioning plant species in the design ensures that if onespecies fails another will be growing to take it place. This concept is essential to theforest garden design. Experimenting with different types of perennial polycultures andtree guild methods is ongoing. The climate in this region is dry in summer so ensuringthat initial irrigation needs are met is a requirement for success. Harvesting rainwaterand the development of collection systems throughout the property enhances the abilityof the forest gardens to thrive requiring less to no irrigation during summer months.


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Google Earth image of property 2009

Maintenance and establishment efforts for the FOREST GARDENS:

The forest gardens are established initially by installing the rainwater harvestingsystems and irrigation systems first. Designating the pathways and routes of passagethroughout the property the beds are then planted utilizing instant succession methodsfor the first few years.

Work is performed in pulses alternating with periods of less maintenance dependingon harvest periods and seasonal maintenance. Up to 2 hours is spent each week in theforest garden during the initial establishment phase (year 1-3). During the secondphase of forest garden establishment (year 3-5) the final plantings require less effortcontinually over time. Up to 1 hour per week is spent, usually less. (Note: afterimplementation is complete)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The permaculture design for this residential property integrates several different butinherently interconnected systems: forest gardens with rooftop rainwater harvesting

earthworks, greenhouse with aquaponics for tropical/winter food production, 2 annualvegetable production areas, compost piles and mulch staging area, firewood staging areanear home, wide/elevated pathways through all high use areas, chicken coop with smallstraw yard and managed pasture and, lastly, aquaculture ponds large in ground swimmingpool converted to a pond for fish production, habitat, aquaponics and irrigation (pond sillwayenters a mulch basin within one forest garden, designated Area C). The pond andgreenhouse are to be powered by a solar power station. All individual components integrateto form a highly efficient and productive human food bearing system while reducing resourceconsumption, regenerating the land and ensuring wildlife a life of abundance as well.

SITE DETAILS

CLIMATE & SITE DESCRIPTION

This urban residence is located nearLower Bidwell Park in Chico, CA at about223 feet in elevation. Annual rainfall inthis Mediterranean climate is about 26.8inches on average; a good reason whywe advocate for rainwater harvestingsystem installations.

Approximately .63 acres in size, theproperty is one of the larger lots in theneighborhood. The site is a rectangular

corner lot with two edges along twostreets in an L shape. Main bicycle andvehicle access is the driveway whichleads straight back past the house ngarage (on the right) ending near thechicken co

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There were many trees on the property when the project began almost 4 years ago. Thesite was extremely overgrown with Privet, Albezia, and Black Locust trees as well ascrawling with Virginia creeper and honeysuckle vines. Over the last year many trees andvines have been removed (and turned into compost and mulch) to make room for foodproducing trees and shrubs.

The soil is Charger, fine sandy loam according to the Natural Resources ConservationService (NRCS) Web Soil Survey online. A moderately well drained soil the depth to thewater table can fluctuate between 3 to 6 feet depending on time of year and rainfallpatterns. The pH range is 5.7-7.4, which is very broad and can vary significantly aroundthe property.

Observational analysis has indicated further soil testing may need to be done in specificareas. The top foot of soil contains relatively- 70% Sand, 16% silt and 14% clay. Soilorganic matter in the top foot is sparse at only 3-6% and declines the further down yougo. The soil is also considered to be fairly susceptible to wind erosion. The consistentaddition of organic matter in the form of arbor chips, alfalfa, straw as well as 'chop anddrop' green and dynamic accumulator material will aid soil stability as well as overall

fertility and health. Chickens rotationally pasturing over areas of the property will aid thedecomposition of mulch furthering the nutrient availability to trees and plants andproviding pest control.

WATERProperty uses municipal water and the original Clients expressed a desire to deviate fromthe reliance on such water in the future.

Goal:Collect, store and cycle beneficial natural energies on site with rainwater harvestingsystems that use gravity to feed to lower points in the network of infiltration trenchesand basins. This passive water harvesting network will help establish and nurture new

and existing plantings and may also be used as inflow for the pond. The pond also hasthe ability to overflow into a pipe which sills into the water harvesting network.

ACCESS & STAGINGVehicle access to the main staging areas for materials unloading is free of obstructionmaking it simple for transporting goods. Garden accesses by means of elevated pathwaysin sync with the rainwater harvesting system network wooden bridges take one overthe infiltration trenches. Access to the house is by means of concrete or wooden deckskeeping a majority of the mud outside during rains.

NUTRIENT CYCLESCycle all nutrients on site in closed loop systems by stacking functions and elements.

Example: Nitrogen fixing Black Locust trees can be coppiced (cut back on a year to yearsbasis for a purpose) for chicken fodder or straw yard mulch or simply placed out whenchickens are in pasture in the forest gardens. The chickens eat the Locust leaves andcompost it for us part way leaving the rest on the ground (poop) for soil organisms andarthropods soil organisms which fertilize the plants and arthropods which the chickensthen eat for food. Clients are provided abundant eggs for consumption as well.


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ENERGYSolar power will be used to power the greenhouse and aquaculture pond pumps. Houseand garage use grid electricity and natural gas. Wind and solar gain are excessive insome areas and not in others; over time the goal is to achieve a balance for desired plantand animal species.

Goal:Disperse detrimental energies like wind and sun and increase privacy and the diversity ofuse by the strategic placement of the plantings on-site.

FOOD, CROPSMake use of the aquaculture ponds microclimates as well as microclimates over theentire property by creating beautiful and highly productive plant guilds consisting offruits, berries, nuts, insectary and medicinal ecosystems.

ECONOMICSInitial cost for the first 5 years of design, implementation and management is $25,000-

40,000 for someone other than the property owner to do all of the work. Years 6-10 aresubstantially less; $5,000-$10,000.

COMMUNITYThe site could be used as a demonstration project for community tours of permaculturedesign and food security.

The site will be productive supplying the Clients with year round, diverse foods whichcould be shared with the neighborhood, friends and family on a regular basis. Othersurplus food items could be given to charity.

CONSIDERATIONS

Inviting specific groups of the public to learn from working the site would be a benefit toboth the projects rate of completion and cost but also aid in the education ofpermaculture principles and applications for the community.

DESIGN SYSTEM RECOMMENDATIONS

RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM FOREST GARDENS 2 ANNUAL VEGETABLE GARDEN BEDS AQUACULTURE POND GREENHOUSE WITH AQUAPONICS SOLAR STATION COMPOST AREA MULCH & STAGING AREA CHICKENS & COOP CHICKEN PASTURE TREE COPPICE SYSTEMS FIREWOOD AREA


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Mind Map of Permaculture Project Elements

YEAR I - V

Year 1 (October 2009 October 2010): Initial observation and design phase.Tree, vine and shrub removal for optimal species; all plant matter chipped orused on site. Planting of fruit trees. Full house and garage rainwater harvestingsystem installation. Cover cropping of all rainwater harvesting trenches andbasins. Client designed and installed greenhouse and aquaponics system.Starting design phase of Pool to Pond conversion and biofilter installation.

Year 2 (October 2010 October 2011): Biofilter completion. Forest Garden(nutrient, water and weed) management and continued instant succession (I.S.)planting by design. Irrigation system design implemented for all trees and I.S.planting. Rainwater harvest system tweaking and consistent mulching. Harvestcalendars and client inputs to property re-evaluated.

Year 3 (October 2011 2012): Pond conversion completion, management andtweaking to achieve desired state of sufficiency. Initial stocking with forage fishspecies (blue gill). Continued rainwater harvesting system management. Forestgarden management and feedback loop evaluation of I.S plantings.

Year 4 (October 2012 2013): Continued pond management and tweaking.Continued stocking with predator fish species (large mouth bass). Desired

species of sub canopy shrub layer, herb layer and rhizomatous layers planted inArea B. Area A I.S. initial planting. Irrigation system retrofitted to fit new desiredspecies. Forest garden layers managed in all areas. Irrigation systemmaintenance. Continued rainwater harvesting system management. Solar stationdesign and review.


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Year 5 (October 2013 2014): Seasonal pond management and stocking.Desired species of sub canopy shrub layer, herb layer and rhizomatous layersplanted in Area A. Area C & E I.S. initial planting. Irrigation system retrofitted tofit new desired species. Forest garden layers seasonally managed in all areas. Asable, irrigation system retrofitted to decreased soil/plant needs. Continued

rainwater harvesting system management.

YEAR V - X

Year 6-7 (October 2014 2016): Seasonal pond management and stocking.Desired species of sub canopy shrub layer, herb layer and rhizomatous layersplanted in Area C & E. Irrigation system retrofitted to fit new desired species.Forest garden layers seasonally managed in all areas. Irrigation systemsretrofitted to decreased soil/plant needs. Continued rainwater harvesting systemmanagement. Forest garden management and feedback loop evaluation of I.Splantings.

Year 8-10 (October 2016 2019): Seasonal pond management and stocking use for irrigation if/when needed. Forest garden layers seasonally managed inall areas. Irrigation systems abandoned. Continued rainwater harvesting systemmanagement.

APPENDIX A: Site photos

To reduce paper consumption please refer to our website for photos of this ongoing project:http://www.gaiacreationsecoland.com/GalleryFilbert.html
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APPENDIX B: Master Plant Lists

*established plants

FOREST GARDEN PLANTS

Tall Tree Layer*Albezia (albizia julibrissin)*Apple (malus spp)Avocado (persea americana)*Birch (betula pendula alba)*Black Locust (Robiniapseudoacacia)*Cedar (cedrus deodorus)*Cherry (prunus spp)*English Walnut (juglans regia)*European Pear (pyrus spp)*Pecan (carya Illinoensis)*Persimmon (diospyros spp)*Pistache (pistacia chinensis)

*Plum (prunus domestica)*Silver Maple (acer saccharinum)*Valley oak (quercus spp)

Low Tree Layer(understory)*Almond (prunus amygdalus)*Apricot (prunus armeniaca)Bamboo (phylostachys spp,fargesia spp)*Chaste Tree (vitex agnus-castus)*Fig (ficus spp)*Lemon (citrus limon)*Mandarine (citrus spp murcott)*Pawpaw (asimina trilobata)

*Peach (prunus persica)*Pomegranate (punica granatum)Quince (cydonia oblongata)*Redbud (cercis Canadensis)

Shrub LayerAronia/Chokeberry (aroniamelanocarpa)*Blackberry (rubus spp)*Blueberry (vaccinium spp)*Boysenberry/loganberry (rubusloganobaccus)Bush Cherry (prunus besseyi)*Butterfly Bush (buddleia davidii)*Camellia (camellia sinensis)

Cinquefoil (potentilla fruticosa)*Currant (ribes spp)*Daphne (daphne odorus)Elderberry (sambucus spp)Goumi (eleagnus multiflora)*Holly Tree (ilex aquifolium )*Hawthorne (rhaphiolepis spp)

*Lavendar (lavandula spp)*Oregon Grape (mahoniaaquifolium)*Pittosporum (pittosporum tobira)*Rose of Sharon (hibiscussyriacus)Nanking Cherry (prunustomentosa)*Raspberry (rubus idaeus)*Rhododendron (rhododendronspp)*Rosemary (rosmarinusofficinale)Rugosa Rose (rosa rugosa)Sea Buckthorn (hippophaerhamnoides)Serviceberry (amelanchieralnifolia)

Siberian Pea Shrub (caraganarborescens)*Viburnum (viburnum tinus)

Vine LayerClematis (clematis spp)Cucumber (cucmis sativus)*Grape (vitis vinifera)*Honeysuckle (lonicera japonica)Hops (humulus lupulus)Malabar Spinach (basella rubra)Melon (cucmis melo)Nasturtium (tropaeolum majus)Passionfruit (passiflora incarnata)Pea (pisum sativum)

Squash (cucurbita spp)

Herbaceous Layer*Alstremeria (alstremeria spp)Anise Hyssop (agastachefoeniculum)*Asparagus (asparagusofficinalis)*Centranthus (centranthusrubber)Chamomile (chamaemelumnobile)Chicory (cichorum intybus)Chives (allium schoenoprasum)*Columbine (aquilegia vulgaris)

Common Milkweed (asclepias)*Costmary (tanacetum balsamita)Creeping Thyme (thymus spp)*Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)*Daylily (hemerocallis fulva)Egyptian Onion (allium cepaproliferum)


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*Erigeron (erigeron glaucus)European Licorice (glycyrrhizaglabra)*Fennel (foeniculum vulgare)French Sorrel (rumex scutatus)Garlic (allium sativum)

Garlic Chives (allium tuberosum)Good King Henry (chenopodiumbonus-henricus)Groundnut (apios americana)*Hydrangea (hydrangeamacrophylla)J erusalem Artichoke (helianthustuberosus)Kale, Perennial (brassicaoleracea ramosa)Lupine (lupinus spp)Maximillian Sunflower (helianthusmaximilliani)*Mountain mint (pycnanthemumcalifornicum)

Nasturtium (tropaeolum minus)Nine-Star Perennial Broccoli(brassica oleracea botrytisaparagoides)Ostrich Fern (matteuciastruthiopterus)*Peppermint (mentha spp)Pink Purslane (claytonia sibirica)Potato (solanum tuberosum)*Rhubarb (rheum rhabarbarum)Seakale (crambe maritime)Sheep Sorrel (rumex acetosella)*Spearmint (mentha spp)Stinging Nettle (urtica dioica)Sweet Cicely (myrrhis odorata)Tarragon (artemisia dracunculus)Welsh Onion (allium fistulosum)*Yarrow (achillea millefolium)

Ground Cover Layer*Candytuft ((iberis sempervirens)*Ceratostigma (ceratostigmaplumbaginoides)*Clover (trifolium)Creeping Thyme (thymus spp)*Deadnettle (lamium album)*Geranium (geranium spp)*Sweet Woodruff (galiumoderata)

*Stawberry (fragaria spp)*Violet (viola spp)Wild Ginger (asarum canadense)

Root Layer(includes someannuals)Beet (beta vulgarus)

Burdock (arctium lappa)Carrot (daucus carota)Celeriac (apium graveolens)*Comfrey (symphytumofficianale)*W Bleeding Heart (dicentra

formosa)Garlic/Shallot (allium spp)Hardy Ginger (zingiber mioga)Horseradish (armoriciaarusticana)J erusalem Artichoke (helianthustuberosus)Onion (allium cepa)Parsnip (pastinaca sativa)Peanut (arachis hypogaea)Poatao (solanum tuberosum)Radish (raphanus sativus)Rutabaga (brassica napus)Turnip (brassica rapa)Wild Yam (dioscorea batata)

Yellow Iris (iris pseudacorus)

AGRICULUTRAL CROPS

Cover CropsCool WeatherAustrian Winter Pea (pisumarvense)Barley (hordeum vulgare)Clover: Alsike (trifolium hybridum)*Clover: Crimson (trifoliumincarnatum)*Clover: Red (trifolium spp)Clover: Sweet White (melilotusalba)Clover: Sweet Yellow (melilotusofficinalis)*Fava Bean (vicia fava)Mustard (brassica spp)Oats (avena sativa)Rye (secale cereale)*Vetch: Hairy (vicia villosa)Wheat (triticum)

Summer Cover CropsBlack-Eyed Peas (vignaunguiculata)*Buckwheat (fagopyrumesculentum)

*Cowpeas (vigna sinensis)Pinto Beans (phaseolus vulgaris)

Perrennial Cover Crops*Alfalfa (medicago sativa)Birds Foot Trefoil (lotuscorniculatus)


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Chicory (cichorium intybus)

GrainsBarley (hordeum vulgare)*Buckwheat (fagopyrumesculentum)

Common Millet (panicummilliaceum)Grain Amaranth (amaranthuscruentus)Quinoa (chenopodium quinoa)Sorghum (sorghum bicolor)

Pulses and LegumesAdzuki Bean (vigna angularis)Bean (phaseolus vulgaris)Broad Bean (vicia faba)*Chickpea (cicer arietinum)Cowpea (vigna unguiculata)*Garden Pea (pisum sativum)Lentil (lens culinaris)

Lima Bean (phaseolus lunatus)Mung Bean (vigna radiata)Peanut (arachis hypogaea)Runner Bean (phaseoluscoccineus)

Leaf, Stem and FlowerVegetablesAsparagus (asparagus officinalis)Bok Choi (brassica rapa)Broccoli (brassica oleracea)Brussel Sprouts (brassicaoleracea)Cabbage (brassica oleracea)Cauliflower (brassica oleracea)Celery (apium graveolens)Chicory (cichorium intybus)Collards (brassica oleracea)Cress (lepidum sativum)*Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)Endive (cichorium endiva)Florence Fennel (foeniculumvulgare)Garden Cress (lepidium sativum)Good King Henry (chenopdiumbonus-henricum)Kale (brassica oleracea)Kohlrabi (brassica oleracea)Lettuce (lactuca sativa)

Malabar Spinach (basella rubra)Mustard Greens (brassicajuncea)New Zealand Spinach

Parsley (petroselinum crispum)Purslane (porulaca oleracea)Sorrel (rumex acetosa)Spinach (spinacea oleracea)*Swiss Chard (beta vulgaris)

Fruit and Seed Crops (seepulses and legumes for beans,etc)Cucumber (cucumis sativus)Okra (abelmoschus esculentus)Peppers (capsicum annum)Pumpkin (cucurbita maxima)Squash (cucurbita pepo)Sweetcorn (zea mays)Tomatillo (physalis ixocarpa)Tomato (lycopersiconescuelentus)

Culinary HerbsAngelica (angelica archangelica)

Basil (ocimum basilicum)*Borage (borago officinalis)Caraway (carum carvi)Catmint (nepeta x faassenii)Cayenne Pepper (capsicumannum)Chervil (anthriscus cerefolium)*Chives (allium schoenoprasum)Cilantro (coriandrum sativum)Cumin (cuminum cyminum)Dill (anethum graveolens)*Fennel (foeniculum vulgare)Fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graecum)Garlic (allium sativum)*Italian Parsley (petroselinumcrispum)*Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)Lovage (levisticum officinale)Marjoram (origanum majorana)*Mint (mentha spp)Onion (allium spp)Oregano (origanum vulgare)*Rosemary (rosmarinusofficinalis)Rue (ruta graveolens)Salad Burnet (sanguisorba minor)Sage (slavia officinalis)Summer Savory (satureja

hortensis)Tarragon (artemisia dranunculus)Thyme (thymus vulgaris)


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APPENDIX C: Conceptual Design Overlays

Base Map


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Rainwater Harvesting System


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Fruit Trees and Partial Existing Plant List


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APPENDIX D: Rainwater Harvesting Calculations

(see Appendix C: Conceptual Design Overlay -pg 13- for a map of this system)

Based in Chico, California with 7 inches rainfall in one month

Downspout A: 760sf = 3,132 gallons(152sf area for catchment*)

DIVERTED Downspout: 500sf diverted by 2 pipe to Downspout C

Downspout C: 950sf = 3915 gallons(190sf)

Downspout D: 1290sf = 5,316 gallons(258sf)

Downspout E: 341sf = 1,405 gallons(68sf)

Downspout B: 516sf = 2,127 gallons(103sf)

Formula:

Catchment area (sf) x rainfall (f) x runoff coefficient** x 7.48g/cf

*Area needed for basins in sandy loam = 20% total sf catchment area**Runoff coefficient for asphalt shingle roof = .95


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APPENDIX E: Calendars

Insectary Calendar of Instant Succession Planting Species

Tree and Vine Harvest Calendar


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APPENDIX F: Bibliography & Resources

Edible Forest Gardens: Ecological Vision and Theory for Temperate ClimatePermaculture, Volume I: Vision & Theory, Volume II: Design and Practice. Jacke,David, with Eric Toensmeier. Chelsea Green, 2005.

Forest Gardening: Cultivating an Edible Landscape. Hart, Robert. Chelsea Green,1996

Gaias Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. Toby Hemenway. ChelseaGreen, 2009

Introduction to Permaculture. Reny Slay and Bill Mollison. Tagari, 1991

Perennial Vegetables: From Artichokes to Zuiki Taro, A Gardener's Guide to Over100 Delicious and Easy to Grow Edibles. Eric Toensmeier. Chelsea GreenPublishing, 2007.

Permaculture: A Designers Manual. Mollison, Bill. Island Press, 1990

Permaculture Two: Practical Design for Town and Country in PermanentAgriculture. Bill Mollison. Tagari Publications, 1979

Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Vol 1 & 2. Brad Lancaster, 2007

Earth Users Guide to Permaculture. Morrow, Rosemary. Simon & Schuster, 2000

Sepp Holzer's Permaculture, A Practical Guide to Small-Scale Integrative Farmingand Gardening. Sepp Holzer. Chelsea Green, 2004

ABC of Poultry Raising: A Complete Guide for the Beginner or Expert. Florea, J,H. Dover, 1977

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