Hugelkultured SwaleDesign for CSC Property,

Stelle, IL

Base Illustration from Bill Mollison’s

“Introduction to Permaculture”

Modified by Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture for the

North American Temperate Zones and to incorporate the

hugelkultur concept.

OverstorySemi-dwarf Fruit Trees – Black Locust (N)

MidstoryHazelnut – Service Berry – Dwarf Fruit Trees

– Elderberry – Siberian pea shrub (N)

UnderstoryGooseberry – Currents – Asparagus –

Rhubarb - Herbs - False Indigo (N)

Ground CoverStrawberry – Nasturtium - Clovers (N)

VinesGrapes – Winter Hardy Kiwi – Hops

In SwaleDaylilies - Comfrey

Linear Food ForestPerennial trees and plants located along the entire downhill side of the hugelkultured swales

…and open areas for annual gardens and/or small livestock grazing

Designed by Midwest PermacultureClient: Center for Sustainable Community, Stelle, IL