The garden tour and Mark's explanation of permaculture were very informative. In permaculture, instead of being against nature, you will work with nature. I was able to see more than one use for a plant and recognize all of their functions. I had limited knowledge about gardening, but after this visit, I definitely learned the different gardening techniques and how to maximize sustainability. Growing different plants together was something that stood out to me. Let's take the example of planting basil among tomatoes. Basil releases gases that help tomatoes ripen faster and may even improve…