Wow! This is THE video I wish I had found 10 years ago. Ironically I have discovered some of these guilds through blind trial and error. Living in Sagres the most southwestern point in continental Europe we have lower rainfall than most of the med. Thank you so much, this has really inspired me. The item I really felt you missed was mulberry. Depending on the variety they can be either canopy or bush, are amaxingly drought and wind tolerant. count me as a subscriber from now on!
Thank you for the comment! Wow 10 years of experience! Have you thought of sharing it on UA-cam? 😃I agree - mulberry is the king. How could I have not mentioned it! Maybe it deserves it's own video! I definitely need more mulberry trees. I am planning to plant them on area that will become a goat pasture, so goats can eat them. Mulberries are also great near ponds with fish, so fish can eat the fruits as additional food supplement. Thanks for stopping by, please share your thoughts under videos, I will appreciate your wisdom.
acacia and mimosa grow well here in Algarve also and help fix nitrogen in the soil, great chop and drop source of biomass for ground cover and hardy, deal well with frost and extreme heat.
It would be good to double check in your local nursery if they have a suitable variety for your region. It’s likely you’ll need hybrid grapes that are often bred for specific traits, such as cold resistance and disease resistance. This makes them suitable for cultivation in regions with more challenging climates, including colder winters. Ima not a grape expert but I think you could try Frontenac. I also suggest working on your soil structure by adding organic matter and mulching. Over-time this should prevent the grape waterlogging risk presented by clay soils in raining season.
Hi, wonderful video in a clip!! I just was wondering, despite some species can be intuitive for mediterranean people, what are the sources you have based your video on? Thank you so much!
Thanks for the comment. Great question. I don't remember exactly now but I take a lot of inspiration from Bill Mollison's book: "Introduction to Permaculture" where there are tables including various species for different conditions or climate. (affiliate link here if you'd like to just check the price: amzn.to/44tdd9n). I also google certain plant I want to use in animation and then check for good companions. For example I type "companion plant for avocado tree." I usually triple check the information in few places to ensure I have all the information right.
I truly love your videos. Very well done. Do you have any ideas for Sub-Saharan tropical weather? I have a lot of shea butter trees, mangoes, parkia biglobosa, baobab, passion fruits, papaya, banana etc.
Hi! Thanks for the lovely comment. So glad you have a variety of trees and want to have more diversity. Can you specify your location because I understand that Sub-Saharan climate can have varying weather conditions depending on the specific location like coast, expanse of plateau or high altitudes.
It’s the common myrtle that grows naturally here in the macchia mediterranea…not the cultivar crepe myrtle…this wild plant has useful berries (liquors, roasting).
Thank you for the comment. You are right! The two are completely different species. Whilst the Common Myrtle is native to Southern Europe, Crepe Myrtle is native to China, but it is also useful as a Mediterranean plant all over the world, whether in California or parts of Australia as it is also known for its drought tolerance.
@bennyfrohna7675 Hi! It depends on where you live! But it’s unlikely all of these plants would be native to your region. There are Mediterranean climates in different parts of the world and the example of species in this video is a mix of different plants. For example, chicory is native to Europe, while almond tree is native to Iran, dandelion comes from Eurasia, feijoa from South America. But these species adapted well to a Mediterranean climate. The founder of Permaculture, Bill Mollison believed in using species that are well-suited to the local environment and can provide the necessary functions in a permaculture system, regardless of their origin. This often included a mix of native and non-native species to ensure that all ecological niches were filled and that there were multiple species capable of performing essential functions. He specifically valued species that were adaptable and resilient in a given climate and soil type. The ability of a plant to thrive without excessive inputs like water, fertilizers, or pesticides was also crucial. Let me know if you have more questions!
The best garden is an ecological garden. Choose native plants as much as possible in order to attract native insects. Copy nature itself. The result will amaze you!
Wow! This is THE video I wish I had found 10 years ago. Ironically I have discovered some of these guilds through blind trial and error. Living in Sagres the most southwestern point in continental Europe we have lower rainfall than most of the med. Thank you so much, this has really inspired me. The item I really felt you missed was mulberry. Depending on the variety they can be either canopy or bush, are amaxingly drought and wind tolerant. count me as a subscriber from now on!
Thank you for the comment! Wow 10 years of experience! Have you thought of sharing it on UA-cam? 😃I agree - mulberry is the king. How could I have not mentioned it! Maybe it deserves it's own video! I definitely need more mulberry trees. I am planning to plant them on area that will become a goat pasture, so goats can eat them. Mulberries are also great near ponds with fish, so fish can eat the fruits as additional food supplement. Thanks for stopping by, please share your thoughts under videos, I will appreciate your wisdom.
acacia and mimosa grow well here in Algarve also and help fix nitrogen in the soil, great chop and drop source of biomass for ground cover and hardy, deal well with frost and extreme heat.
I was looking for exactly this, thank you, may your ideas help me fulfill my dreams in the future!!
Wonderful! Best of luck in pursuing your projects! Thank you for watching!
thank you for this great video!
Thank you for watching!
I always enjoy a new video from your channel. I hope you're well. keep up the great work and thanks for all that you do
Thank you so, so, so much for your support and for leaving the comments! They really motivate me to create more content!.
This is so Useful. Living in Pakistan most of the land has a Mediterranean climate. Thankyou.
Glad the video was helpful! Thank you for the comment!
Excellent video! I appreciate the diagrams and explanations!
Thank you for watching! Appreciate the comment!
Thanks for your suggestions! Which grape variety do you suggest for clay soil, very hot, dry summers and very cold winters?
It would be good to double check in your local nursery if they have a suitable variety for your region. It’s likely you’ll need hybrid grapes that are often bred for specific traits, such as cold resistance and disease resistance. This makes them suitable for cultivation in regions with more challenging climates, including colder winters. Ima not a grape expert but I think you could try Frontenac. I also suggest working on your soil structure by adding organic matter and mulching. Over-time this should prevent the grape waterlogging risk presented by clay soils in raining season.
Great info, will enquire locally, thanks, and for reminder of organic matter! @@granvisio
At 1:50 is it possible you mixed up the labels for pomegranate and strawberry tree?
Yes I did, sorry! Well spotted!
Hi, wonderful video in a clip!! I just was wondering, despite some species can be intuitive for mediterranean people, what are the sources you have based your video on? Thank you so much!
Thanks for the comment. Great question. I don't remember exactly now but I take a lot of inspiration from Bill Mollison's book: "Introduction to Permaculture" where there are tables including various species for different conditions or climate. (affiliate link here if you'd like to just check the price: amzn.to/44tdd9n). I also google certain plant I want to use in animation and then check for good companions. For example I type "companion plant for avocado tree." I usually triple check the information in few places to ensure I have all the information right.
Do you know of a hibiscus that is hardy and edible? Thank you for a very great video :)
Only the Roselle variety but it is suitable to hardiness zones 8-11.
I truly love your videos. Very well done. Do you have any ideas for Sub-Saharan tropical weather? I have a lot of shea butter trees, mangoes, parkia biglobosa, baobab, passion fruits, papaya, banana etc.
Hi! Thanks for the lovely comment. So glad you have a variety of trees and want to have more diversity. Can you specify your location because I understand that Sub-Saharan climate can have varying weather conditions depending on the specific location like coast, expanse of plateau or high altitudes.
It’s the common myrtle that grows naturally here in the macchia mediterranea…not the cultivar crepe myrtle…this wild plant has useful berries (liquors, roasting).
Thank you for the comment. You are right! The two are completely different species. Whilst the Common Myrtle is native to Southern Europe, Crepe Myrtle is native to China, but it is also useful as a Mediterranean plant all over the world, whether in California or parts of Australia as it is also known for its drought tolerance.
Great Video, but the initial photos showing carob tree isn’t actually a carob tree, the leaves and pics are wrong, probably acacia of some sort.
You're right! I made a mistake. Thank you for pointing it out.
are these all native plants, in the different guilds? i hope so!
*specifically because i would like to focus on native plants, i'll clarify. or endemic. not because i'm moralizing plant types. great work, btw!
@bennyfrohna7675 Hi! It depends on where you live! But it’s unlikely all of these plants would be native to your region. There are Mediterranean climates in different parts of the world and the example of species in this video is a mix of different plants. For example, chicory is native to Europe, while almond tree is native to Iran, dandelion comes from Eurasia, feijoa from South America. But these species adapted well to a Mediterranean climate.
The founder of Permaculture, Bill Mollison believed in using species that are well-suited to the local environment and can provide the necessary functions in a permaculture system, regardless of their origin. This often included a mix of native and non-native species to ensure that all ecological niches were filled and that there were multiple species capable of performing essential functions. He specifically valued species that were adaptable and resilient in a given climate and soil type. The ability of a plant to thrive without excessive inputs like water, fertilizers, or pesticides was also crucial. Let me know if you have more questions!
The best garden is an ecological garden. Choose native plants as much as possible in order to attract native insects. Copy nature itself. The result will amaze you!
check about the carop... i think you mistake on it
Indeed I put the wrong picture. Apologies for that!