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Published By Patterns for Abundance Design on 11/02/2018

Blue Sky Farm & Permaculture Center


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45 Years of Ecological Growing

BLUE SKY FARM AND PERMACULTURE CENTER

Peter Bane and Keith Johnson are in the fourth year of developing their new 10 Acre site in Montague Mi. They’ve had many years of land design experience as gardeners, landscapers, consultants to farmers and homeowners, and homesteaders (in HI, TN, MA, NH, CA, NC, IN prior to settling in MI). Peter published / edited Permaculture Activist Magazine and Keith was editorial staff / photographer and web manager. 

Farming in beach sand is no small challenge, especially with hot sun and drying winds. Nevertheless, with minerals, mulch, and compost the land is changing to one much more supportive of life. The 4-row windbreak / coppice and orchard trees are finally growing taller than us thanks in particular to consistent drip irrigation and chicken tractors in the alleys between the tree rows. Eventually we will use pigs and other animals to help us increase organic matter to restore soil fertility, improve crop nutritional density, increase drought-resistance, and reduce pests and disease.

Greenhouses and cold frames extend our growing season enabling us to enjoy good home-grown food year-round. Water catchment systems are coming up on our to-do list as we prepare to move from the trailer to the new home we’ve been building for two+ years. Lined ponds and rainwater storage tanks will provide backup water for our needs.



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