Harvesting Onions Beneath the Pecan Tree: A Permaculture Approach in San Marcos, TX
On my small permaculture homestead in San Marcos, Texas, I grow onions a little differently—nestled beneath a mature pecan tree, planted in winter when the branches are bare, and harvested as spring heat arrives. This method takes full advantage of seasonal shade, leaf mulch, and natural soil rhythms to grow strong, flavorful onions with minimal input.

In this post, I’ll share how I plant onions on a south-facing slope, how to know exactly when to harvest, and how I avoid rot by stopping water at the right time. Plus, learn what to add to your soil to build fertility the permaculture way for better onion harvests year after year.

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Ginger & Turmeric in a Central Texas Food Forest: Caribbean Roots Meet Permaculture Design
Growing your own ginger and turmeric in a permaculture garden isn’t just possible in Central Texas—it’s deeply rewarding. From San Marcos to Wimberley and New Braunfels, these tropical roots thrive in the dappled shade of a well-designed food forest.

In this post, I share how I grow ginger and turmeric for food, medicine, and fermentation, inspired by my Caribbean upbringing. You’ll learn where and when to plant, how to include them in your permaculture layers, their healing benefits, and two simple garden-to-table recipes—including a subtropical curry and my go-to Caribbean-style ginger chicken.

Whether you're gardening in Austin, Kyle, or Buda, this is your guide to tropical roots with purpose, planted right at home.