Plants – The Permaculture Research Institute

Wild mint, a versatile and aromatic herb, has been cherished throughout history for its culinary and medicinal properties. With its refreshing fragrance and distinctive taste, wild mint has found...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/11/06/wild-mint-an-exploration-of-the-varieties-and-culinary-applications-of-the-mints/

​Okinawa spinach is an edible leafy green that once established will last for years with only pruning (harvesting) for maintenance. The tops of the leaves are dark green with a striking purple ...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/11/03/%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bokinawa-spinach/

If you find yourself wandering through the lush woodlands and moorlands of the UK, you may come across a small, dark fruit that is bursting with flavour and health benefits. Known as bilberries, ...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/09/27/bilberries-a-delightful-british-superfood/

If you’re walking over chickweed and dandelion in your lawn or ignoring a nettle patch by the garden wall as you hop in the car and drive to the grocery store and pharmacy, you’re passing up ...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/08/31/weeds-real-nutrition-for-free/

In this exploration, we will delve into the identification, distribution, and significance of the Common Mallow in the UK. From its distinctive appearance to its adaptable nature, we will unravel...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/08/22/common-mallow-a-delightful-and-widespread-wildflower-in-the-uk/

Wildflowers are beautiful and diverse plants that can bring a touch of nature to any garden or landscape. They come in various colours, shapes, and sizes, making them perfect for adding colour an...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/05/15/wonderful-wildflowers-5-benefits-of-growing-wildflowers-in-your-garden/

This short post is part show and part tell, and it briefly covers: What male and female pumpkin flowers look like. How and why to hand pollinate your pumpkin flowers. Protecting pollinated flower...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/03/08/how-to-hand-pollinate-pumpkin-flowers/

If you have pine trees in your garden, you are probably already aware that they can stunt the growth of some plants, and you may be wondering how you can deal with this issue. Growing edible vege...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/01/31/15-edible-plants-that-can-grow-under-pine-trees/

If you are getting seeds in from your garden or if you’ve bought some from a local garden centre, you might be wondering how soon you need to use them up. How long do seeds last before they go ...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2023/01/25/how-long-can-seeds-be-stored-and-how-should-you-store-them/

Trees have always been a valuable element in the environment. Without trees, there won’t be any fresh air nor do people have somewhere they can hide under when the sun’s being particularly br...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2022/11/14/a-quick-guide-to-tree-climbing-gear-for-arborists/

As we look to find niches and stack functions in our tropical permaculture homesteads, one often overlooked group of plants include the edible flowers. With a focus on Costa Rica, this blog, auth...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2022/09/25/edible-flowers-of-the-tropics/

In frost free areas we are blessed to be able to grow tropical food plants in the summer and better known European style veggies in the winter. This time of year, spring, is especially abundant w...

https://www.permaculturenews.org/2022/09/05/subtropical-spring-in-a-realfood-garden/