## <center> Drought resistant plants </center>
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The last technique suggested by Mary Zechman is simply related to including the information about the amount of rainfall in designing our garden. That simply means that if we are living in a dry place, we should avoid planting trees, shrubs, or veggies that require plenty of water, like avocado. 

Let's dig deeper and think about what climate would require special attention while planning the garden. In general, we should mention two climates here. First will include all semi-arid and arid areas, second Mediterranean climate areas. 

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## <center> Semi-arid and arid areas </center>
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In a semi-arid climate creating the garden is possible, but water stress forces us to limit the variety of crops to a few plants that will survive without water for a long time. With the arid climate, which will include the deserts, the situation is a bit more complicated and require soil recultivation first or at least box gardens (it will be mentioned in the future lessons). With some extra work, we can plant there most of the crops dedicated to a semi-arid climate. 

I have prepared for you the list of 36 plants that will survive without water for a long time and could be cultivated in that kind of place. It's not the complete list and some additional biodiversity can be included, but those mentioned plants seem to be the most universal and easy to cultivate in every place with the water stress. 

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Basil | Borage | Catnip | Chamomile 
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Hyssop | Lavender | Lemon Balm | Oregano
Rosemary | Sage | Snap beans | Thyme
Cantaloupe | Mustard greens | Clemson Spineless Okra | Amaranth
Waltham Broccoli | Sweet Marjoram | New Zealand Spinach | Sugar Baby Watermelon
Jalapeno Peppers | Poblano Peppers | Eggplant | Pole beans 
Purslane | Roma Tomatoes | Cocozelle Zucchini | Cushaw Green Striped
Pineapple Tomato | Yard Long Asparagus Beans | Yellow Pear Tomato | Lima Beans | 
Lemon Cucumber | Opuntia | Ficus | Phoenix Plant

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## <center> Mediterranean climate </center>
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The second climate and totally different categories include the plants from the Mediterranean climate. In that climate, the summer is hot and very dry, but winters warm and humid. Plants that we will select for the garden in that climate not only have to be drought resistant but also have to tolerate more rain in the winter (their roots cannot rot in humid soil).

 You may notice, that some of the plants are repeated (I mentioned them in the previous table too) - it's not a mistake. Selected plants can grow in both climates, although most of the listed veggies and fruits can live only in one of those two climates. 

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#### <center> Mediterranean-drought tolerant crops </center>
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Almond | Aloe Vera | Blackberry | Catmint 
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Borage | Lemonadeberry | Honey Locust | Hind's Black Walnut
Fennel | Licorice | Hackberry | Hawthorn
Fig | Italian Stone Pine | New Zealand Flax | Cardoon
Garlic | Borage | Bladder Senna | Bead Tree 
Grape | Barberry | Alstroemeria | Golden Bamboo
Hazelnut | Glossy Abelia | Jujube | Lavender

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Finally, I have one more suggestion for you - a universal tip that will work well wherever you are living. If you do not want to test if the plants can grow in your place or not, simply observe the nature around you, read about the native plants from your area, region, country, and limit your garden to those of the plants that surely will grow well in your district. Remember that recommended plants to your garden do not have to be limited to the most popular veggies. Many veggies, herbs, and fruits were commonly eaten in the past and forgotten now - you may want to consider introducing them in your garden. 

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## <center> Table of content <br> (previous lessons) </center>

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#### <center> Chapter 1 - Fertilizers </center>

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<a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-manure-and-liquid-manure-lesson1"> 1- manure and liquid manure </a> <br>
<a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-types-of-manure-and-when-to-use-it-lesson-2"> 2 - types of manure and when to use it </a> <br>
<a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-compost-basics-lesson-3"> 3 - Compost. Basics </a><br>
<a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-advanced-composting-lesson-4-mini-contest"> 4 - advanced composting </a><br></sub>
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<a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-liquid-composts-solutions-infusions-decoctions-extracts-lesson-5-mini-contest"> 5 - Liquid composts </a><br>
<a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-green-manure-plants-that-contribute-to-nitrogen-fixation-lesson-6-mini-contest"> 6 - Green manure </a><br>
<a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-phytosanitary-plants-and-getting-minerals-from-deep-soil-layers-lesson-7-contest"> 7 - Phytosanitary plants </a><br>
<a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-mineral-fertilizers-lesson-8-contest"> 8 - Mineral fertilizers </a><br></sub>
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#### <center> Chapter 2 - Soil and minerals </center>

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<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-nutrients-nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium-lesson-9"> 9 - Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium </a> </sub><br>
<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-boron-molybdenum-copper-magnesium-lesson-10"> 10 - Boron, Molybdenum, Copper, Magnesium </a></sub><br>
<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-zinc-calcium-iron-manganese-sulfur-and-other-elements-lesson-11"> 11 - Zinc, Calcium, Iron and other elements </a> </sub><br>
<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-soil-components-sand-and-clay-lesson-12"> 12 -soil components: sand and clay </a> </sub><br>
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<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-soil-components-part-two-humus-lesson-13"> 13 -soil components: humus </a></sub><br>
 <sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-soil-components-part-three-calcium-microorganisms-minerals-lesson-14"> 14 -soil components: calcium, microorganisms, minerals </a></sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-soil-components-part-four-water-and-air-lesson-15"> 15 -soil components: water and air </a></sub><br> 
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#### <center> Chapter 3 - Space design </center>
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<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-zone-analysis-in-permaculture-lesson-16#@udyliciouz/qzuswl"> 16 - Zone analysis </a></sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-sectors-in-permaculture-lesson-17"> 17 - Sectors in Permaculture </a></sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-zones-and-sectors-practical-use-and-example-lesson-18"> 18 - Zones & sectors, practical use </a> </sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-perfect-size-of-your-garden-lesson-19"> 19 - Perfect size of your garden </a></sub><br>
<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-what-to-choose-lawn-or-meadow-lesson-20"> 20 - What to choose lawn or meadow? </a></sub><br>
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<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-natural-fences-lesson-21"> 21 - Natural fences </a></sub><br>
<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-water-reservoirs-in-the-garden-lesson-22"> 22 - Water reservoirs in the garden </a> </sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-rock-garden-lesson-23"> 23 - Rock Garden </a></sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-patchwalks-lesson-24"> 24 - Patchwalks </a><br><br></sub>
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#### <center> Chapter 4 - Basics of traditional permaculture </center>

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<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-three-ecological-principles-from-the-gaia-s-garden-school-the-niche-succession-and-biodiversity-lesson-25"> 25 - Three principles from the Gaia's Garden </a></sub><br>
<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-basic-tips-for-permaculture-gardeners-lesson-26"> 26 - Basic tips for permaculture gardeners </a></sub><br>
<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-herbal-spirals-lesson-30-or-or-club5050"> 30 - Herbal spirals </a></sub><br>
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<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-cover-crops-lesson-33"> 33 - over crops </a></sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-saving-water-in-the-garden-mary-zemach-techniques-lesson-34"> 34 - Saving water; Mary Zemach techniques (I) </a></sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-saving-water-by-contouring-and-creating-swales-mary-zemach-techniques-lesson-35"> 35 - Saving water; Mary Zemach techniques (II) </a></sub><br>
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#### <center> Chapter 5 - Different types of beds </center>

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<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-the-keyhole-bed-of-toby-hemenway-and-improved-version-from-lesotho-lesson-27"> 27 - The Keyhole bed </a></sub><br>
<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-raised-beds-lazy-beds-lesson-28"> 28 - Raised beds/Lazy beds </a> </sub><br>
<sub> <a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-hugelkutur-centuries-old-practice-popularized-once-again-by-sepp-holzer-lesson-31"> 31 - Hugelkultur </a></sub><br>
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<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-sheet-mulching-lasagne-gardening-ruth-s-stout-s-method-lesson-32"> 32 - Sheet mulching (lasagne gardening) </a></sub><br><br><br>
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#### <center> Chapter 6 - Unconventional food production </center>

<sub><a href="https://steemit.com/hive-197809/@papi.mati/permaculture-homemade-sugar-in-non-tropical-climate-lesson-29"> 29 - homemade sugar in non-tropical climate </a></sub>

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