Just as Amy Scanes-Wolfe mentioned in PPAN's Native Plants in Permaculture webinar on February 27th, there is no such thing as "leave no trace." As living, breathing human beings, it's up to us to decide what type of trace we're going to leave. Permaculture is a design methodology that works with nature (and people) to create resilient systems, from gardens and farms to entire communities. But, how do native plants fit into the permaculture framework? What does it really mean for a plant to be "native"? Which native plants play key roles in forest gardens and other diverse plantings? And which native plants can also be tasty, useful food crops?
Check out the recording and resources below for a practical and inspiring look at how native plants can make a big impact!
Curious to learn even more on how to garden and grow food in a way that supports people and planet alike? The Boulder Permaculture Design Course is open for registration.
Thank you to our amazing speaker, Amy Scanes-Wolfe! Learn more about her below.
Amy Scanes-Wolfe has a colorful decade-long background in regenerative farming, ecological landscaping, horticulture, historical interpretation, running educational programming, and organizational development. Amy is deeply passionate about creating pathways to reconnect people to their ecosystems and food systems. She is currently the executive director of The Niwot Homestead, a project dedicated to relying on the power of community to cultivate a complete diet in a way that honors our ecosystem. She also teaches permaculture at Naropa and with Boulder Permaculture.
