The Importance of Observation

It is important to have a nice shady spot from which to observe the garden progress, or lack thereof.
The hammock (an essential tool for Permaculture) is sited under a canopy of American persimmon (the multi-stemmed tree in the photo), almond, and oak trees. A very old grapevine climbs these trees and makes a lovely, cool, and shaded habitat for various animals in the garden.
Birds eat many of the small, dark grapes in the late summer, and there are plenty left for putting up as grape juice.