Discover published sets by community

The use of naturally occurring fertilizers such as manure, compost, and bone meal instead of synthetic ones.

The use of charred organic matter applied to the soil that can increase soil fertility, raise agricultural productivity, and provide protection against soil diseases.

A raised-bed garden that is shaped like a keyhole and is designed to maximize space by reducing the need for pathways and allowing easy access to all plants.

A soil conservation practice applied to prevent runoff on steep slopes by shaping the land into a series of level steps.

Collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops or other surfaces to use for irrigation or other uses.

The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often using controlled environment agriculture, which optimizes plant growth and soilless farming techniques like hydroponics, aquaponics, and aeroponics.

Land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops, combining agricultural and forestry technologies to create more diverse, productive, profitable, and sustainable land-use systems.

Planting a crop that attracts pests away from the main crop to protect it.

A livestock management strategy where animals are periodically moved to fresh pastures to allow vegetation to regenerate.

A sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.

A design system for creating sustainable human habitats by following nature's patterns.

Planting crops that provide protection and enrichment to the soil when the main crop is not in season.

The planting of different crops in proximity for pest control, pollination, providing habitat for beneficial creatures, and to maximize the use of space.

The process of recycling organic matter, such as leaves and vegetable scraps, into a valuable fertilizer that can enrich the soil.

The practice of turning into the soil green plants that are often grown for this purpose, which enriches the soil with organic matter and nutrients.

Alternating the type of crops grown in each field to improve soil fertility and reduce pests and diseases.

Growing multiple crop species in the same space at the same time, mimicking the diversity of natural ecosystems.

An agricultural technique that increases the amount of water and organic matter in the soil and decreases erosion by not plowing after harvests.

An agroforestry practice that combines forestry and grazing of domesticated animals in a mutually beneficial way.

The use of living organisms, such as predators, parasites, or pathogens, to control pest populations.

A simple method of creating small, orderly, and highly productive kitchen gardens using a grid layout.

A farming method where the soil is minimally disturbed and a cover of plant residues is left on the soil surface, thereby reducing soil erosion and water loss.

A layer of living plants used as mulch to provide the same benefits as traditional mulch, such as weed suppression and soil moisture retention.

Applying a layer of material on the surface of the soil to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil quality.