![]() The edge of forest is an especially vulnerable place. It is a native plant that actually fills a special niche!Ĭardinal snacking on poison ivy berries #2: Poison Ivy Protects the Forest You can read more about it in my article What is Permaculture? Designing a Resilient Garden.īefore we take a look at my poison ivy eradication plan, it’s important to learn about poison ivy’s role in the ecosystem. Permaculture is a design science that helps us solve problems in the landscape by working with nature. I developed a five-step removal system based on my understanding of the principles and ethics of permaculture. ![]() I don’t think I’ll be trying that one!!! □ Several people on forums stated that they eat the young leaves in the springtime to build up an immunity. We needed a solution that would allow us to build an edible garden instead of spending our volunteer days risking exposure to poison ivy. It constricted child’s play, delayed garden development, and keeping it at bay was beginning to be a losing battle. Poison ivy formed a barrier at the edge of the forest and caused more than a few irritating itches. A Poison Ivy…Community Garden?įor five years, I managed a community garden that was surrounded by woods on three sides. Here is an eco-friendly, 5-step approach rooted in permaculture principles, for getting rid of poison ivy.
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