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Category Permaculture 66 posts

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Category Rare Plants 62 posts

Category Seed to Table 28 posts

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Delice des Vannes Medlar: Growing in Rocky Soil and the Secret of Bletting

I planted Delice des Vannes, one of the most refined medlar varieties, in a rocky spot. It hasn't fruited yet — the roots haven't fully taken hold in the stony ground. But the patience and beauty of this ancient fruit make it all worthwhile.

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Permaculture · November 10, 2026

Angel's Trumpet: Brugmansia and Its Pink Bell Flowers Blooming in November

Coming across drooping pink trumpet flowers in the garden in November is enchanting. Angel's trumpet Brugmansia takes winter frost damage but bounces back every spring to surprise us again.

Permaculture · November 4, 2026

Casimiroa Edulis: A Tropical Tree Surviving 4 Years in Sakarya

Also known as White Sapote, Casimiroa edulis has been in our garden for 4 years. It takes some winter damage each year but bounces back every spring. We haven't seen fruit yet — but we're waiting patiently.

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Oya Ağacı: Temmuz'da Bahçeyi Pembeye Boyayan Gelin

Rare Plants August 5, 2026

Crape Myrtle: The Bride That Paints the Garden Pink in July

Creating the most striking corner of the garden in midsummer, the crape myrtle carries a special beauty both in its blooms and its unique bark texture.

Amerikan Hurması: Bahçemde Büyüyen Alternatif Tarımın Gizli Kahramanı

Rare Plants August 5, 2026

American Persimmon: The Hidden Hero of Alternative Farming in My Garden

The American persimmon, a fruit most people have never heard of, has quietly begun bearing fruit in my garden. A perfect choice for those seeking alternative crops.

Sumak Ağacı: Bahçenin Hem Şifası Hem Baharatı

Rare Plants July 27, 2026

Sumac Tree: Medicine and Spice from Your Own Garden

This magnificent tree growing in our garden for years is medicinal, edible and extremely valuable from a permaculture perspective.

Mısır Yürüyen Soğanı: Bahçenin Ebedi Misafiri

Permaculture July 27, 2026

Egyptian Walking Onions: The Forever Onion of Your Garden

Plant once, harvest forever. Egyptian walking onions are self-propagating perennials that practically take care of themselves.

Permaculture January 31, 2023

Improve Your Soil with Jerusalem Artichoke

Plant it once and benefit for years — it improves your soil and enriches your table.

Rare Plants February 21, 2023

Rutabaga: Winter's Hidden Treasure

Yellow-purple roots, harvested in 90 days, long winter storage. A must for every garden.

Italian-258 İncir: Bahçeme Kattığı Her Şey

Rare Plants February 21, 2023

Italian-258 Fig: Everything It Has Given My Garden

This rare variety from Italy has been in my garden for two years. Early-fruiting, productive and incredibly delicious.

Seed to Table October 17, 2026

Philosophy

"Keep the cycle, the future is in your hands."

— HE-QA Garden

Permaculture for me is not just a gardening technique — it's a life philosophy. To repair the soil, keep the cycle and leave a richer nature for future generations. Every seed is a trust, every cutting a hope.

Care for Earth

Feed the soil, don't exploit it.

Care for People

Healthy food, sharing knowledge.

Fair Share

Share the surplus.

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Touching the soilchanges everything.