Zone 1 in a permaculture design refers to the area that is closest to the center of the design and is typically the most intensively managed and frequently used area. This zone is usually reserved for elements that require the most attention, such as annual vegetables and herbs, small fruit trees, and small animal housing.
Elements in zone 1 should be easy to access and require frequent care, such as watering, pruning, and harvesting. They should also be located close to the home or other main living areas, as they will be used on a daily basis.
Articles tagged with Zone 1
The Biogas Shed
It is 2017 and my parents were on holidays at Beyond Buckthorns and they told me during a walk that something needs to be done with one of the sheds, especially with the color of the walls, which was already coming off. A confession: the color of… more