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Goals
Here's a list of goals for both the garden and home, which should increasingly function as an integrated unit.
Garden goals
- The garden should eventually be closed-loop, with little to no external inputs
- The garden should produce a significant percentage of our food
- The garden should be a beautiful site and a joy to be in
Energy goals
- We should produce as much of our own energy (heat and electric) as possible
- We should use as little water as possible, with locally-appropriate plants/trees, mulch, personal habits, and appliances
- We should funnel as many outputs as possible back into the home or garden as new inputs
People goals
- We should share our seeds, plants, and harvests with people
- We should share our knowledge and help people create their own permaculture abundance