So I've finally finished my solar kiln, and as I write, it is in the process of drying a lovely load of local ash. The build cost somewhere between $1000 - $2000 dollars, all told, and probably took in the neighbourhood of 50 - 100 hours to complete, working nearly exclusively by myself.  If I d...

Urban Hijau is more than a park or garden. We are a living and breathing example of sustainable farming, right in the middle of the city! Urban Hijau is a planned sustainable social enterprise, using permaculture as a means to unite people, generate profit and preserve the planet simultaneously....

Dynamic Accumulators: Today I thought I might go into a little more about what they are, why you would want to plant them, and which dynamic accumulators we are using here on the Traditional Catholic Homestead (the who). What:  Simply put dynamic accumulators are plants that concentrate minerals...

I have formed a new association with Brett Cooper from Stroud Road NSW to offer a series of combined Permaculture and Practical Gardening workshops. Our aim is to educate sustainability through Permaculture Design Principles & Practices, affording students the opportunity to either begin or ...

Unintended consequences are always a reality. They can’t be ignored or dismissed out of mind. For example: some readers may believe that this week’s blog title is a secret nod to the very dark 90's band KoЯn. Other people may believe that the blog title is some sort of homage to athletic footwear...

The article 'What is Earth Neighbours' was published on Quinta das Moitas blog, September 01, 2015 by Millo Magnocavallo

The article 'ReOccupy Portugal' was published on February 11, 2012 by Millo Magnocavallo

Zoe & Eamon contstructed a Berkeley method fast compost heap using wood chipped from trees damaged during a recent snow storm and cow manure as the Nitrogen source. 

Conversion of existing vineyard and small farm to permaculture.

An off grid garden experimentation site. I'm learning about Permaculture through observation and interaction. Refining what I know and making discoveries along the way. This should give you an idea https://www.facebook.com/SardisLaneFarm/?ref=bookmarks

Have skills in permaculture? Always dreamt of working and living in the real Africa? Want to be part of a groundbreaking initiative? The Manda Wilderness Community Trust (www.mandawilderness.org) is seeking an active, adventurous individual to help make its experimental farm in northeastern Moza...

On ABC Landline last week, there was an update of the Western Australian Sandalwood Industry (do not despair globe trotters, as there is an Indian version that even better for wood production, but does not provide edible nuts), and it struck me that while it would be an annual crop, it would al...

We are carving a permaculture homestead out of a woodlot. Lots of edges, small fields and ponds.

HIPPOFARM is a three-fold integrated project to develop a poney-club, permaculture garden and ecolodge centered around the principles of resilience, growing organic food and using local building techniques.

The Permaculture movement has a well-educated and passionate following of dedicated practitioners.  It also is terribly misunderstood by mainstream modern culture.  The term ‘permaculture’ may indeed be one of the most misunderstood terms thrown around by well-meaning environmentalists.  I think ...

For anyone looking for an opportunity to start doing permaculture for a living through an earth based regenerative business, with some consistent professional mentoring, I am offering a farming/permaculture business mentoring situation on my 6 acre homestead in Ashfield.  It is a year to 2 year l...

On Friday the 28th, Dany and I went down early as we decided to join Ona’s gathering in Big Bay in order to finally meet her, new ‘white people’ and visit the area and his inhabitants. Having some days off from our routine to enjoy the beauty of this island paradise was actually something we ...

By Katy Faye Desmond On the first morning of the 10-day Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course at the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast, teacher Tom Kendall stands before myself and nine other wide-eyed students and takes a broad step to his left. “By this end of this cou...