Function AND Beauty with Fruit Tree Guilds!

Guilds are a design strategy permaculture gardeners use to support our fruit and nut trees with diverse under-plantings of support species. There is SO MUCH freedom to meet your needs and the needs of the tree when using this method of beautiful, functional site-specific design.
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[@venuscousens4172]

More guilds please!

[@tashasmith1234]

The whole concept of being personally happy with the aesthetic is something I was missing from other folks doing permaculture/guilds. I'm happy to have found you. I suspect anything you grow is fine in my area.

[@stormvent2572]

Very inspiring. Thanks a lot. Have a wonderful day.

[@chachadodds5860]

So happy you are speaking on this subject! I've just recently discovered the concept of urban permaculture because of you, and have been gobbling up all of your videos. Creating Guilds, is the one thing that I've felt I have a lack in understanding. I'm very excited about upcoming episodes. Much appreciation for what you offer.

[@daxtonjace6601]

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[@jamiematthias2620]

@Daxton Jace Instablaster :)

[@daxtonjace6601]

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[@daxtonjace6601]

@Jamie Matthias It worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my account!

[@jamiematthias2620]

@Daxton Jace no problem :D

[@LuckyFigFarm]

Love your garden

[@MsAusarian]

This is such an important video! One I needed to hear. And one that I will save and listen to multiple of times.

[@aurorawhite3359]

Just bought three apple trees and two pears from a local nursery! I’m very excited to make guilds!!!!

[@Acts-1322]

Hope they were different species but that also bloom at similar times for cross pollination! Also be sure disease resistant.... PEARS: moonglow & Kieffer are resistant. APPLES: Liberty, gold rush, freedom, jonafree, enterprise, Priscilla are generally quite resistant to the common diseases (depending on your area & each microclimate!) Prune to central leader for apple and pear

[@kingjames4886]

how'd it go?

[@randall3685]

Again, more guilds please!! Love the info and the passion for biological diversity. Also nice sign, wooo! BLM ILM you go girl :)

[@chococat9685]

Thank you for your videos. I've been learning so much from you.

[@birkins1]

I needed to hear this. been planting up a pear guild at the moment and I was beginning to stress about it 🤣

[@allegrabraun7545]

LOVELY🍄

[@chiomascharm4596]

Great video!

[@BetzelemElokim]

What always stops me with underplantings is the fear of "but how will I reach into the tree to harvest/prune?" I hate the idea of stepping on plants! All the "ground covers" I see are 8-12in tall, and I know I'm going to stomp them dead! Especially if it's something like strawberries that'll make a mess on my shoe. Is this a reasonable fear or am I (again) overthinking it?

[@hanpretzel2531]

Do guilds have to be under the tree or can they be in the general area?

[@kimjones2056]

I keep trying but the weeds force out the plants i put in.

[@tiffanyrowbotham3663]

How do you prune fruit trees? Especially so they don't grow too big to harvest...

[@stevelawrence8945]

Are there any updates on the Bee swarm you moved to a Bee box in your yard back in May 2020 ? It seems that Bees should always be a natural part of any Permaculture space.

[@judithstorck5195]

What about dandelions and aloe vera?? Are they nitrogen producing plants to benefit the fruit trees?Judi

[@ParkrosePermaculture]

Neither are nitrogen producers. Dandelions are technically “invasive” where I live but I love them because bees love them and my chickens love the greens. Aloe is not Hardy where I am and I grow it indoors in pots. It’s also not a nitrogen producer but is a very useful plant!

[@judithstorck5195]

@@ParkrosePermaculture Thank you. We are in SW Arizona so the Aloe is everywhere & the Hummers love the flowers. Dandelions - I have to grow by seed & did not do well last year - will try again. Judi

[@ChuanfaBuddha]

I’m Down in Roseburg, is there any YTube channels the cover my area? Love this one, it have great info. It’s just that the climate is a little different here. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you

[@samanthaschurter747]

I am excited about the concept of guilds. Would you be open to sharing some information on building a guild in reverse? I have accidental morels in one of my raised beds, and I want to keep them Very Happy.

[@kingjames4886]

I put night elf mohawk in my guild...

[@ceili]

I love guilds. Do you grow sweet Cicely?

[@maryhoffman9551]

Angela, could you do a future video about gardening on a slope and erosion control?

[@ParkrosePermaculture]

I will definitely try! My yard is a gentle slope so it isn’t a big issue for me but I know lots of folks have to work with big slopes.

[@pantichrist4043]

Native rose varieties are good for erosion control. Not sure where you are, but I’m using Nootka Roses on my hillside here in Oregon.

[@maryhoffman9551]

@@pantichrist4043 Thanks for the tip! I'm gardening in Connecticut.

[@alonadewar6549]

My garden is on a slope as well, which for the most part makes it quite challenging but also encourages creativity.