The Corey Jones Farm
Discover plant guilds that thrive in our unique climate and soil conditions
Find Permaculture Guilds
Features
What is a Guild?
A permaculture guild is a harmonious assembly of plants, animals, and other elements that work together to create a healthy, productive ecosystem. Each member of the guild serves multiple functions and supports other members.
Southeastern Kentucky
Our database is specifically tailored for the unique climate, soil conditions, and ecological context of Southeastern Kentucky. We focus on guilds that are resilient, productive, and adapted to our region's conditions.
Recipe-Based Planning
Our unique recipe-based search helps you plan your garden based on the foods you want to eat. Grow your favorite ingredients together in efficient guilds for easy harvesting and preparation.
Farmer's Market
Buy, sell, and trade with other homesteaders in our online Farmer's Market. List your surplus produce, handmade goods, and seeds. Entity accounts can create marketplace profiles with reduced fees.
Visit MarketWhat is a Guild?
A permaculture guild is a harmonious assembly of plants, animals, and other elements that work together to create a healthy, productive ecosystem. Each member of the guild serves multiple functions and supports other members.
Southeastern Kentucky
Our database is specifically tailored for the unique climate, soil conditions, and ecological context of Southeastern Kentucky. We focus on guilds that are resilient, productive, and adapted to our region's conditions.
Recipe-Based Planning
Our unique recipe-based search helps you plan your garden based on the foods you want to eat. Grow your favorite ingredients together in efficient guilds for easy harvesting and preparation.
Farmer's Market
Buy, sell, and trade with other homesteaders in our online Farmer's Market. List your surplus produce, handmade goods, and seeds. Entity accounts can create marketplace profiles with reduced fees.
Design Your Homestead
Our interactive Homestead Planner helps you visualize and organize your permaculture property.
- Use Google Maps to mark your property boundaries
- Create permaculture zones based on usage frequency
- Add guilds and other elements to your zones
- Get recommendations based on soil and climate data
- Save and update your plans over time
Interactive Map Interface
Draw and design your property with our intuitive mapping tools
About This Project
The Southeastern Kentucky Permaculture Guild Database is a resource for farmers, gardeners, and homesteaders in our region who want to implement permaculture principles in their growing practices.
This database contains information about plant guilds that have been tested and proven in our local conditions. Each guild is designed to maximize productivity while minimizing maintenance through mutually beneficial relationships between plants.
Our recipe-based search feature helps you plan your garden around the foods you love to eat, making harvesting ingredients for your favorite dishes quick and efficient.
Key Features
- Comprehensive database of permaculture guilds for SE Kentucky
- Detailed information on flora types, soil ratings, and seasonal relationships
- Search by specific plant species or type
- Find guilds based on recipe ingredients
- Seasonal planting and harvesting information
- Interactive Homestead Planner with Google Maps integration
- Design your property with permaculture zones and elements
- Farmer's Market for buying and selling homestead products
- Entity accounts for farms, cooperatives, and businesses
How to Use This Database
Searching by Plant
- From the search form, select "Specific Plant or Plant Type"
- Enter a plant name you want to grow (e.g., "Rattlesnake Bean")
- Optionally, select a plant type from the dropdown
- Click "Find Guilds" to see guilds that include your plant
- Explore the results to find compatible companion plants
Searching by Recipe
- From the search form, select "Recipe Ingredients"
- Enter a recipe name (e.g., "Salsa" or "Three Sisters Stew")
- Click "Find Guilds" to see recommended planting combinations
- Results will show guilds containing plants used in the recipe
- Higher match percentages indicate guilds with more of the recipe's ingredients
Using Homestead Planner
- Subscribe to our premium service to unlock all features
- Create a new homestead with your property location
- Draw zones on the map (0-5) for different use intensities
- Add elements like guilds, structures, and water features
- Save and update your plan as your homestead evolves