Guild planting

The ecological resilience of a guild

Fruit trees are an integral part of edible landscaping. They offer shade, fruit, seasonal interest, structure to your garden design, and so much more. One simple way we can support the fruit trees in your edible garden is through planting fruit tree guilds. Fruit tree guilds are one of the countl

Our design for a strawberry guava Guild which was planted in our food forest in Portugal

In one of our recent articles I wrote about companion planting and the specific plants my husband and I have grown successfully togethe...

Planetary Regeneration on Instagram: “Here is an example of a food forest guild in my small backyard. A guild is a grouping of plants, trees, animals, and other components that…”

What is a guild? A guild is a community of plants designed to mimic natural forestry ecosystems. This planting system is called a polyculture, or companion planting. In permaculture, it’s generally known as a guild. Each plant is selected to support a main tree or crop and has a specific function. There Are 6 core … Guild Layers and Functions Read More »

I have received my first seed catalog in the mail, so it is time to start planning the garden for next year! I just did a post the other day about diversity in the garden where I included a pictur…

Tree Hazel Guild

🌳 Citrus Fruit Guild – Hand-Drawn Guild Design for your own thriving mini-ecosystem! This beautifully hand-drawn citrus fruit guild layout shows you how to plant companions that support optimal health🌿🐝 Perfect for permaculture lovers, food forest planning, and edible backyard designs. 📌 Save for your garden planning board! #fruitguild #permaculturedesign #ediblegarden #foodforest #nzgardening #companionplanting #homeorchard #gardenlayout #digitaldownload #handdrawngarden

Using permaculture principles, here are 7 simple steps to create a vegetable plant guild for healthy plants and more food production this year

Planting Permaculture Guilds - Your Comprehensive Guide • New Life On A Homestead | Homesteading Blog

3 sisters Indian method companion planting.

Garden educator Roxanne Kapitan shares how to create fruit tree guild – a more sustainable approach to planting with a lower carbon footprint

Veggie garden guilds. Interesting & helpful diagram, but I'd like to also incorporate the other flowers and herbs that partner well with veggies.

A guild is a team of plants that support, protect and nourish each other, working together for the benefit of all. A guild creates stability and best health because the variety of plants above brings a variety of roots and soil life below. The carefree, wild look belies a carefully crafted, low maintenance, smart garden.Words by Kath Irvine, from The Edible Backyard

Boost apple tree health, suppress weeds, attract pollinators, and improve soil with the best companion plants for apple trees!