1. Self Sufficient Food
Overview: In order to be a somewhat self
sufficient producer of my own food, I had to think
realistically, creatively, and make some lifestyle
changes in my life. My microclimates are a bit
tricky here, it is a narrow spot with only a sliver
of area for full sun. Mostly part sun and shade.
2. Diet
● I'm not the healthiest eater. I eat a lot of
sweets and rely a lot on grain and frozen food.
However, I do like fruit and vegetables,
legumes, and whole grains.
● Vegetables: Onions, Peppers, Broccoli,
Spinach, Tomato, Carrot, Green Beans, Peas,
Pumpkins, Lettuce
● Fruit: Apples, Plums, Strawberry, Peach, Grap
● Calories: Quinoa, Potatoes, Corn
● Protein: Chickpea, Soybeans, Beans
9. Micro Climates, Circulation, and Soil
● So my soil is a pretty compacted, well
draining, sandy loam with some course rocks
mixed in. In other parts of the yard, previous
owners would throw lots of trash and burn it.
The Ph I am not sure but based off of the blue
hydrangeas and pine trees, slightly more
acidic. The area is covered in nitrogen fixers
with deep roots luckily.
10. Circulation
● The path is laid out fairly straight forward.
Wide path going down the middle of the yard
to the front yard, smaller paths outline the
garden beds which are about 10ft by 13 feet
(3 of them). Swales are alongside the paths
as well. There are two small keyholes to
access fruit trees/bushes and an electrical
box. The fences that ling the property make it
useful for grapes and vining veggies.
11. Conclusion
● For this designing point, I really need to
intergrate rather than segregate to make as
much use as possible of the limited space I
have. That includes companion plants,
grafting multiple cultivators to a single tree,
and using vertical space. Id need to be patient
since my yard is covered in mostly shade as
well. My soil will improve over time and needs
to be restructured than anything else.
