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Using swales (shallow ditches on contour) and ponds to catch and store water directly in the landscape.

In Gaia's Garden, Second Edition: A Guide To Home-Scale Permaculture , Toby Hemenway challenges the idea that ecological gardening is only for large-scale properties, offering a practical framework for creating self-sustaining "backyard ecosystems" in urban and suburban settings. Core Philosophy and Themes Gaia's Garden, Second Edition: A Guide To Home-...

The book’s central message is that working with nature, rather than fighting against it, creates more resilient and abundant gardens. It advocates for: Using swales (shallow ditches on contour) and ponds

Designing systems that capture and recycle resources, such as rainwater harvesting and greywater use. Key Techniques for the Home Scale rather than fighting against it