Now, let's take a look at all these benefits!

1. Enhance Food Security

Why rely on stores with variable prices and risks of shortage or recall? It can be tricky buying food only to find out that you have to toss it because it fell to the back of the fridge, and you forgot about it.

Buying food has many steps and processes, regardless of whether it was grown on a plant or made in one. Any process has the potential to generate waste. The best way to cut down this waste is to increase the amount of food grown at home while decreasing what you purchase elsewhere.

You’re in charge of what you eat and where you get it. You know what nutrients went into the ground, what food you’ll have in season, and best of all, nothing beats the taste of freshly picked fruits and vegetables.

Sound enticing? A permaculture designer will help guide you through your property and notice the areas to enhance food production. They’ll consult with you about what foods you may be interested in and how much time you’re looking to invest in your garden’s “groceries.”

And don’t forget, when your yard is full of food, you’re going to have more than enough to suit your current needs. Talk with your permaculture designer about resources for preserving your harvest and extending that bounty into the winter months.