The long views

Permaculture has taught me to take the entire ecosystem into consideration when taking care of the land. It's a good idea to periodically step back, take the long view and think about how the various ecosystems fit together and support each other. Designing with layers, creating plant guilds, sequestering carbon, protecting soil ecosystems, composting, using water wisely, even where to place a yoga platform are some of the ideas that come into play as we've making decisions for the landscape.