PERMACULTURE FIRST STEPS: Microclimate Mapping

The video explores Marisha Auerbach's permaculture garden in Portland, focusing on microclimates. It covers the garden's location, climate, and specific microclimates on the roof, backyard, and front yard. The video discusses adaptations for plants, microclimate mapping, and strategies for optimizing microclimates for productivity and comfort.

Explain the significance of the microclimate map in garden design.

How does intensive management in the backyard contribute to water retention in the soil?

What are the characteristics of the front yard's microclimate?