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Site: General ContextVision

Neighborhood Aerial ViewVision

Neighborhood Aerial View

Gathering

ConservationCreative

Abundance

Integrative

EducationalCommunity

Cooperative

Vision

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Site Vision

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Existing Site ConditionsAssessment

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C

B

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C

B

Site Assessment

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A

BC

A

B

C

Site Assessment

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Existing Site ConditionsAssessment

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Assessment

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Sectors: WaterAssessment

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Sectors: Wind + Sun Assessment

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Sectors: Shadows ˘ June 21st

9:00 am

3:00 pm

Assessment

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Sectors: Shadows ˘ December 21st

9:00 am

3:00 pm

Assessment

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Sectors− People, Cars and AnimalsAssessment

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Environmental HazardsAssessment

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StrategiesZoning:

Place elements within zones according to frequency of access/use

Incremental expansionImplement a series of planned activities to expand scope of garden over time.

ConservationRainwater, domestic water as gray water, drip irrigation, building materials and existing structures

Natural methodsSoil remediation by sheet sheet mulch and compost, no chemicals for pest control, incorporate insectary plants

Sharing: sharing abundance; encourage others to share inputs such as labor, mulch materials, scrap building materials

Strategy

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Existing Site ConditionsStrategy

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Zones

Zone 1

Water CatchmentHerbsChickensVegetablesHand tool storageWork area

Zone 2

CompostBreweryTool shedFruit TreesBerries

Water

OrnamentHerbs

Chicken coop and pen

Tools andWork area

Vegetables

Fruit trees

StructuresFruit trees

Berries

Zone 3Neighborhood/distan

participantNeighborhood supply

stores

Strategy

Year 1: Water/Prep

Sheet Mulch

Demolish existing brick borders

Rain water cistern (Hot Tub) 700 Gals

Relocate existing tool shed and

compost

Potential annual water harvest: 1,800 Gals

Drip irrigationCompost

Ex. Tap (Ebmud)

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Year 1: Herbs and Fruit TreesHerbs

Vines

Relocate existing tool shed and

compost bin

A. Almond

B. Pear

C. Apricot

D. Nectarin

E. Persimmon

F. Meyer Lemon

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B

C

DE

F

Timeline/implementation

Year 1 Plant GuildsGuild #1Green Pole BeansCorn / Zucchini

Guild #2Green Pole BeanCorn / Acorn Squ

Guild #3Shelling Bush BeansPotatoes / Turnips

Guild #4Carrots / RadishesLettuce / Onion

Guild #5Peppers Lemon CucumbersSugar Peas

Guild #6Eggplant / Peppers

Guild #7Beets / LettuceMelon

Guild #8MelonPeppersPickling Cucumber

Compost

Tool Chest

1 2

3

5

4

67

8

Tomatoes

Fava Beans

Pumpkins

Timeline/implementation

Year 2 Plant GuildsGuild #1Onions/Shallots/ Leeks

Guild #2Garlic/Beets Carrots

Guild #3Cabbage/Celery/ Mustards

Guild #4Broccoli/Kale/ Cauliflower

Guild #5Lettuce/Spinach

Guild #6Carrots/Beets/ Turnips

Guild #7Kohlrabi/Swiss Chard/Radishes

Guild #8Potatoes/Parsnips/ Rutabegas

Compost

1 2

3

5

4

67

8

Sweet Peas

Black Seeded Poppies

Fava beans

Timeline/implementation

Year 2 New Planting Areas

BarerootRaspberries

Berries

Sunflowers

Artichoke+ Nasturtiums

Asparagus

Roses

Lavendar

Timeline/implementation

Year 5 Added Features

Brewery

Covered Work Area and Table

Additional Water Storage

AsparagusHammock Between Existing Trees

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Budget

Budget Summary

Mat Labor

Year 1 $645 0

Year 2 $305 0

Year 5 $ 2,800 $1,000

Total $3,750 $1,000

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Time LineTimeline/implementation

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Application of Permaculture Principles:

Observe & Interact

Catch & Store Energy

Obtain a Yield

Produce No Waste

Integrate Rather Than Segregate

Use Edges & Value the Marginal