The Regenerative Landscaper - Design and Build Landscapes That Repair the Environment

"An awe-inspiring guide that weaves together permaculture design, food resiliency, climate adaptation, community organizing, and indigenous wisdom that you can implement in your own backyard. This book has been crafted for beginner gardeners and large scale permaculturists alike . It is a step-by-step manual starting from your landscaping ideas and ending with seeds and trees confidently planted. However, this is more than just a guide to landscaping, it is a motivational read. Throughout The Regenerative Landscaper, Erik addresses climate change, species extinction, and ecological collapse with encouragement that each of us can indeed become stewards of the land. We can do this by installing healthy ecosystems in our own yards. His words offer hope and tangible action, inspiring his readers to restore planetary health one garden at a time. The Regenerative Landscaper gives a collection of case studies, step-by-step processes, prevention and mitigation methods, and regenerative land management techniques to steward your land. If you are looking for an easy-to-read manual on designing and implementing your permaculture haven, The Regenerative Landscaper is it" --

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Foreword by Penny Livingston
How to Use This Book
Introduction

Part I: The Wisdom of the Earth
Chapter 1: Earth’s Design Intelligence
The Intelligence of Earth
The Hydrologic Cycle: The Blue Planet
Natural Water Storage
Vegetative/Animal Storage
Rivers and Lakes
The Carbon Cycle: Life’s Origin
Photosynthesis: The Miracle of Life
Keystone Species
Rivers of Salmon
The Power of Bees
Red Mangrove Coastlines
Bioregional Keystone Species
Regenerative Disturbances

Chapter 2: The Regenerative Mindset
Embrace Earth Wisdom
Landscapes Are Ecosystems
Regenerative Landscaping Principles
Chapter 3: Land-Use Directive
A Toxic Legacy
Regenerate the Degraded 
Case Study: The Permaculture Neighborhood Center

Part II: Compose with the Land
Chapter 4: Contextual Design
When Is the Land?
The Story of Place
Chapter 5: Awareness Practices
Walk the Land in Silence
Chapter 6: Reading the Land
Water Patterns
Look for Water in the Driest Time of Year
Vegetation 
Animal Indicators 
On-site Resources
In Field Soil Tests 
Observing the Soil Profile 
Chapter 7: Create a Base Map
Satellite Image
Surveyed Map
Satellite/Topo Overlay
Key Elements to Include in the Base Map
Triangulation Mapping Simplified

Chapter 8: Social Context
Social History
Know Your Neighbors
Project Stakeholders

Chapter 9: Develop Your Vision
Core Values Development 
Articulating Goals

Part III: Conceptual Landscape Design 
Chapter 10: Conceptual Design Process
Real Regeneration Versus Greenwashing 
Long-Term Design 
Lawn Transformation Step by Step

Chapter 11: Permaculture Design Wisdom 
Permaculture Principles
Stacking Functions 
Design for Catastrophe
Use On-site/Biological Resources 
Catch and Store Energy 
Permaculture Zoning Strategy
Permaculture as a Way of Life

Chapter 12: Drafting Design Plans
Drafting the Plan
Professional Design Tips with Emily Mallard

Chapter 13: Design Plan Sets 
Conceptual Master Plan
Planting Plan
Irrigation Plan
Hardscape Plan

Chapter 14: Phased Project Plan
Creating a Project Schedule
Using a Gantt Chart

Chapter 15: Professional Design Relationships
Developing a Design Budget and Identifying Deliverables

Part IV: The World of Soil
Chapter 16: Living Soil: The Foundation of Regenerative Landscapes
Five Principles of Soil Health
Create Living Soil
Develop a Soil Regeneration Plan 

Chapter 17: No-Till Landscaping

Chapter 18: Vermiculture
Worm Bin Design
Caring for Worms
Harvesting Castings 

Chapter 19: Composting
Compost Foundations

Chapter 20:  Compost Tea and Plant Ferments
Aerated Compost Tea 

Chapter 21: Cover Cropping
Timing
Disturbances
Specific Seed for Specific Yields

Chapter 22: Hügelkultur
The Benefits of Hügelkultur
Build in Layers
Plant the Berm
The Benefits of Hügelkultur

Chapter 23: The Fungal Landscape
Edible Mushrooms
Medicinal Fungi
Toxic Remediation with Fungi

Part V: Water in the Landscape
Chapter 24: Design Water Resilience
Water Conservation
Regenerative Versus Degenerative Water Management
Water Harvesting
Droughts and Floods
Chapter 25: Identifying Water Sources
Responsible Water Management

Chapter 26: Managing and Harvesting Surface Water
Topography
Landscape Grading 
Contour
Earthworks
Water Infiltration Systems 
Rain Gardens
Building a Contour Water-Harvesting Swale

Chapter 27: Landscape Drainage Systems
Grading
Water Diversion Channels
French Drains
Drainage, Erosion, and Pollution

Chapter 28: Water Distribution
Gravity
Pumping Water
Veins of the Land

Chapter 29: Roof Water Harvesting
Calculating Roof Water Catchment
Capture and Distribution
Tank Storage 
Using Rainwater

Chapter 30: Landscape Ponds 
Design Functions
Engineering and Permits
Excavation and Shaping
Earthen Ponds
Locating a Pond
Impoundment Ponds
Aquatic Plants for Pond Systems

Chapter 31: Irrigation Systems
Designing an Irrigation System
Water Demand 
Flood Irrigation
Overhead Sprinklers
Drip Irrigation

Chapter 32: Erosion Control
Elements of Erosion
Roads: Problem and Solution
Biological Erosion Control
Non-Biological Erosion Control 

Part VI: The Built Environment
Chapter 33: The Built Environment
Living in the Landscape
Hardscape Versus Softscape
Natural Building 
Use of Concrete
Materials Sourcing

Chapter 34: Architectural Elements 
Decks
Benches
Shou Sugi Ban
Trellises/Arbors 
Raised Beds 

Chapter 35: Landscape Patios
Sizing
Surface Materials 
Patio Foundations
Flagstone Patio
Pavers/Brick
Decomposed Granite

Chapter 36: Landscape Pathways
Water Runoff/Drainage
Shape and Flow 
Gravel 
Flagstone 
Stepping Stones
Water-Harvesting Pathway 
Landscape Steps
Building a Cob Oven by Sasha Rabin
Cooking in Your Cob Oven
Materials and Tools for a Cob Oven (26-inch diameter cooking surface)
How to Mix Cob 
Ratios for Cob Mixes 
Thermal Mass Versus Insulation

Chapter 37: Terrace and Rock Wall Systems
Walls or No Walls
To Consider When Excavating Terraces
Staging Terrace Projects
Combining Terraces, Swales, and Rain Gardens 
Rock Walls and Alternatives
Benefits of Rock Walls
Disadvantages of Rock Walls

Part VII: Planting Earth
Chapter 38: Revegetate the Planet
Repairing the World with Plants 
Plant Hardiness Zones

Chapter 39: Landscape Planting Plans
Mapping Your Planting Plan
The Right Plants for the Space
Extending Flowering Times
Permaculture Zoning in Planting Plans
Plan for Maturity 
Choosing Plant Sizes

Chapter 40: Plant Communities
Structural Plant Combinations
Structural Growth Patterns of Trees and Plants 
Zone by Zone
Plants by Function 
Soil-Building Plants
Native Gardens 
Drought-Tolerant Gardens
Cut Flowers
Medicinal and Culinary Herbs
Grains
Plant Fibers
Crafting Wood
Wetlands 
Native Plants Versus Exotic Plants

Chapter 41: Regenerative Agroforestry
Food Forest Agroforestry
Planting Trees
Planting Trees by Seed
Seeds into the Ground
Seeding into Pots
Stratification
Planting a Bare Root Tree
Choosing Fruit/Nut Cultivars
Storing Varieties 
Cultivars for Fermentation
Tips for Growing Regenerative Hedgerows

Chapter 42: Managing Trees Systems with Pruning
Dead
Diseased
Pruning for Size
Pruning Times of the Year
Pruning Fruit Wood
Three Ways to Train Scaffold Branches
The Power of Your Cuts
Thinning Fruit 

Chapter 43: Growing Vegetables
Nutrient Density 
Saving Money
Food Sovereignty
Four Seasons of Harvest
Growing in the Right Season
Protection
Choosing Vegetable Varieties
Notable Perennial Vegetables
Harvesting 

Chapter 44: Plant Propagation
Propagate by Seed
Sowing Seeds 
Depth of Seed Planted
Covering Seeds
Seeding in Ground Versus Pots
Grow Your Own Plants
Cuttings 
Dig and Divide Roots
Grafting 

Chapter 45: Landscape Maintenance
Changing Cultural Aesthetics
Vegetation Management 
Mowing 
Nontoxic Herbicides
Occultation 
The Art of Weeding

Chapter 46: Saving Seed
Pollination
When to Harvest Seed
Seed Processing
Seed Storage

Part VIII: Creatures of the Landscape
Chapter 47: Of Wing, Hoof, Claw, and Scale
Predator–Prey Relationships
Nature Awareness
Observing Animal Habitat
Animal Behaviors 
Leave Landscape Habitat Intact
Insectary Superstars 
Integrated Pest Management (An Ecological Approach)

Chapter 48: Integrated Pest Management
Seasonality
Stressed Plants
Beneficial Predatory Insects 
Mammals
Attracting Birds to the Landscape
Mason Bee Habitat
Insectary Plants
Avoid Insecticides (Conventional and Organic)
Habitat Ponds

Chapter 49: Fencing 
Fencing Varieties

Chapter 50: Choosing the Right Animals 
Beneficial Relationships
Keeping Bees
Sheep
Goats
Cows 
Safety Considerations for Domesticated Animals

Chapter 51: Chicken Systems
Varieties
Integrating Chickens into the Regenerative Landscape
Determine If Chickens Are Appropriate for Your Project
Coops
Permanent Runs
Movable Systems
Chicken Tractors

Part IX: Restore the Wild
Chapter 52: Stewards of the Earth
Biodiversity
Invasive Grasses
Perennial Grasses and Herbs 
Mycoremediation with Dr. Mia Maltz
Seed Drilling 
Build Relationships with Wild Plants

Chapter 53: Lands of Fire
Catastrophic (High Intensity) Versus Good Fire Fireproofing the Landscape

Chapter 54: Regenerative Forest Management
Ecological Forest Management
Biochar
Follow Indigenous Wisdom

Acknowledgments
Plant Species Charts
References
Index
About the Author

Info autore

Erik Ohlsen is a master of regenerative design, an internationally recognized Permaculture teacher, a landscape contractor, author, farmer, herbalist, storyteller, and practitioner of Nordic folk traditions. 
Since 1999 Erik has founded numerous organizations that regenerate ecosystems including his award winning design and build firm Permaculture Artisans and The Permaculture Skills Center where thousands of students around the world learn ecological landscaping and regenerative agriculture.

Working as an internationally renowned regenerative designer, he has committed decades to repairing ecosystems and connecting people with the land throughout the globe. He has designed and implemented hundreds of regenerated landscapes ranging from small urban lots to large tracts of land. 

His many years of experience observing and listening to landscape patterns while managing installation crews have led to an extensive knowledge of ecological land development and planning. He is a specialist in water harvesting systems, food forest design, community organizing, facilitation, vocational education and much more. In all of his work there is a presence of social equity, climate justice, and ecosystem restoration and his stories and achievements continue to empower people worldwide.

Riassunto

2024 Nautilus Award Gold Medal Winner! This awe-inspiring guide weaves together permaculture design, food resiliency, climate adaptation, community organizing, and indigenous wisdom that you can implement in your own backyard. 

This book has been crafted for beginner gardeners and large scale permaculturists alike . It is a step-by-step manual starting from your landscaping ideas and ending with seeds and trees confidently planted.  

However, this is more than just a guide to landscaping, it is a motivational read.  Throughout The Regenerative Landscaper, Erik addresses climate change, species extinction, and ecological collapse with encouragement that each of us can indeed become stewards of the land. We can do this by installing  healthy ecosystems in our own yards. His words offer hope and tangible action, inspiring his readers to restore planetary health one garden at a time.

The Regenerative Landscaper gives a collection of case studies, step-by-step processes, prevention and mitigation methods, and regenerative land management techniques to steward your land. If you are looking for an easy-to-read manual on designing and implementing your permaculture haven, The Regenerative Landscaper is it. 

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Erik Ohlsen
• Con la collaborazione di: Penny Livingston (Prefazione)
• Editore: Ingram Publishers Services
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 22.08.2023
• EAN: 9781957869087
• ISBN: 978-1-957869-08-7
• Pagine: 520
• Dimensioni: 203 mm x 254 mm x 30 mm
• Peso: 1198 g
• Illustrazioni: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Categorie: Saggistica > Natura, tecnica > Natura: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Architettura; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, GARDENING / Landscape, ARCHITECTURE / Landscape, NATURE / Ecology, ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Gaia & Earth Energies, Landscape gardening, Landscape architecture and design, Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design, Earth energies