Welcome Beneficial Bugs: Don’t Be Bugged by Nature’s Helpers

beneficial bugs are the invisible friends of your garden

Instead, learn the power of bugs in your garden. Beneficial insects and beneficial bugs play a vital role in the health and biodiversity of your garden. Gardening with a permaculture sensibility isn’t just about cultivating plants; it’s about understanding and nurturing a thriving ecosystem. Unfortunately, the practices of conventional agriculture and monocropping have had detrimental […]

Texas Permaculture Gardening and Food Forestry Tips for January

A texas permaculture garden transformation!

In Texas Permaculture Gardens, we never really go fully dormant. There’s always something to do in your garden or food forest to help keep things an a good trajectory. One of the core philosophies on the care and maintenance of gardens at Symbiosis is that all the activities that need to be done to keep […]

What You Need To Know On Soil Amendment For Ultimate Success

Ryan and Chris tending the soil around a fruit tree. Texas Permaculture

Few elements are as critical to gardening success as soil amendments. “Don’t forget your fertilizer” is a great start, however, we can do more for our gardens than simply adding fertilizer. Let’s consider the elements that can help feed and develop your soil! Consider these qualities of a good amendment program for ultimate long term […]