Mulberries in the Rain

The plants in our world not only nourish and sustain us, they also root us within our human and ecological communities. Mulberries in the Rain explores these vital connections, combining evocative storytelling with detailed crop profiles and permaculture design tools to mentor and inspire you.

This unique, beautifully illustrated handbook is required reading for anyone who seeks a deeper connection to people and place and a more resilient future.

  • “This book takes the noble craft of permaculture to a place I have yet to experience. Through the potent medicine of story, Ryan and Trevor have honored the indigeneity of this craft: that of relations.”

    — Kat Maier, Sacred Plant Traditions, and author, Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions

  • “Trevor and Ryan give an honest and inspiring account of their permaculture journeys, walking us through everything that has and hasn’t worked for them with the hope that we will become more informed and inspired Earth-carers, growers and ecological community connectors.”

    — Charlie Mgee, Formidable Vegetable

  • “Mulberries in the Rain is more than your typical permaculture book. It’s a highly useful, practical, and cutting edge treatise that is fun, overwhelmingly personal, easy to understand, illuminating, and sure to expand your knowledge of how to manage plants, land, and resources.”

    — Blake Cothron, author of The Berry Grower and Pawpaws, and owner of Peaceful Heritage Nursery LLC

  • “Whether you are a seasoned permaculturist, an aspiring homesteader, or simply someone seeking a deeper connection to the natural world, this book is an inspiring and practical resource. Mulberries in the Rain reminds us that growing plants is about more than food or aesthetics—it’s about cultivating friendships, nurturing the earth, and finding belonging in an interconnected web of life.”

    — Michael Judd, author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist and For the Love of Paw Paws

Meet the Authors

Watch our exclusive video interview with Ryan and Trevor and learn more about their inspiration, challenges, and the message they hope to convey through their book.

Discussion Guide

Download our free discussion guide specifically crafted for garden clubs and plant enthusiasts. Discover insightful questions to spark lively conversations and deepen your appreciation for the natural world.