This process journal is my attempt to apply the Permaculture Design Process with the Action Research Process from my learning at the Critical and Creative Thinking Graduate Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston (CCT) program. I am integrating these two processes to design a synthesized practical framework to transform my underused backyard into a…
Tag: Backyard gardening
Being a thoughtful observer Part. 2
Do you ever wonder, “What are wasps good for?” Many of us who enjoy backyard BBQ would tell you: They are good for NOTHING! They RUIN our prefect BBQ!!!! Before you bring out the can of wasps spray, let us take a quick look at what are these evil pests are good for? I invite…
Being a thoughtful observer Part. 1
Gardening is hard labor. Many new gardeners may have this thought. It can be true if we look at our yard and only think about what we need to clean up, from sticks to rocks to weeds. There are so many things that we need to do. To make it worse, all of these are…
Gardening with Wildlife: Turning backyard into local wildlife habitat
Most of our backyard wildlife can be annoying! Aren’t they pests? Thus, why do we want to protect them? Moreover, why can’t we send them back to their natural habitats in the forest? There are many reasons to help our local wildlife. From simply having the opportunity to enjoy them right in our backyard to…