Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening.

Permaculture is a nature-inspired design approach that utilizes natural patterns and systems to create resilient, productive, and beautiful spaces like gardens, farms, and communities. The foundation ...

Permaculture uses nature’s design to make productive, resilient gardens that are connected to the surrounding environment. It focuses on a closed loop system of gardening to reduce waste.

New gardener Donna Daniels and husband Len Gabbay grew from Austin Permaculture Guild co-director Taelor Monroe’s design and berm and swales that direct rainwater to perennial food, flowers ...