| A small addition to the table - young beets planted in February in a protected spot | 
So much in  permaculture is about growing food, working with the land, that it is  frequently confused with some type of gardening technique. Naturally,  permaculture has lots to offer in that aspect, in addition to such  subjects like green building, water harvesting, community building,  restoration of diminished landscapes and more. In the month of May, so  lovely with its display of life and blossom, our lives revolve around  gardening no matter where we live - either though active work with the  land, or through passive enjoyment of greenery for those not engaged in  planting and yard work.