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- From: storm <emstorm@sonic.net>
- To: "permaculture" <permaculture@franklin.oit.unc.edu>
- Subject: Re: Just a few holes in the Permaculture suit?
- Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 08:32:16 -0700
Russ Grayson wrote:
> It's good to know that you're not alone. For some years I have asked myself
> and others around me about the productivity of mandala gardens, keyhole beds
> and herb spirals.
Some time ago I also questioned the assertion that keyhole beds and mandala
gardens increase the planting area. Playing with some basic math, I
couldn't show that it works. In the end I came to the conclusion that
straight rows were actually better! It seems to come down to aesthetics
more than space. So, until someone can show that plants are happier in
curves, it is hard to make the case that keyholes are provided more
planting space / productivity.
Eric Storm
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Re: Just a few holes in the Permaculture suit?,
Ian Lillington, 07/22/2001
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: Just a few holes in the Permaculture suit?, Ian Lillington, 07/22/2001
- Re: Just a few holes in the Permaculture suit?, len organicpc, 07/22/2001
- Re: Just a few holes in the Permaculture suit?, permed, 07/22/2001
- Re: Just a few holes in the Permaculture suit?, Pacific Edge Permaculture + Media, 07/23/2001
- Re: Just a few holes in the Permaculture suit?, storm, 07/23/2001
- Re: Just a few holes in the Permaculture suit?, Toby Hemenway, 07/29/2001
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