Permaculture farming works by mimicking natural ecosystems to create self-sustaining agricultural systems that require fewer inputs, less water, and minimal intervention once established. Instead of fighting against nature with pesticides and constant tillage, this approach layers plants strategically, builds soil health through composting and mulching, and creates beneficial relationships between crops, trees, and livestock. The Okanagan Valley has become a testing ground for these principles, where water scarcity and microclimates push growers to rethink conventional methods.
The concept started in Australia during the 1970s but has evolved far beyond backyard gardens. Today’s …