Elkhorn Community GardenMost recently we've created a community garden for a low income community of single moms in Campbell River. We've called it the Elkhorn Community Garden. It is a great success and we marvel at what the women have produced in their garden and how much the neighbourhood has ...

Unfortunately, I am dimmer by the minute concerning electronics and technology.  I'd love a tutorial from someone more knowledgeable!  Anyhow, to view the design and photos from the initial installation, please visit me on facebook here:Corner OrchardsI hope all is well and growing with y'all!-John

The Peppers are a fit, young couple from my hometown of Sterling, Illinois with an interest in growing more of their own food, but no previous knowledge or skills in the matter. My approach was simple and welcomed - nature does "this" and achieves production, so let's do that t...

Well now that we have officially finished, butchered, cooked and eaten our grass fed/finished beeves, I feel like I can share how I did it.  First I will say that the results were pretty much everything we  were hoping for.  The meat is tender, and absolutely screams with beef flavor.  Not reall...

A Permaculture center in Tumbaco-Ecuador that seeks to spread the importance of family sustainability and how improved quality of urban life can be through food production , recovery of ancient rituals and dance through workshops and certifications that enable empowered women and men to integrat...

Some weeks the weather here can be very mild and pleasant and it can be a total joy to be outside working on projects around the farm. Some weeks though the weather can be absolutely feral. This week, I totally cleared my diary of work and social obligations and focused entirely on fast tracki...

Permaculture Design Certification Course Rancho Mastatal, Costa Rica April 17th through May 1st, 2016 Join renowned permaculture instructors Scott Gallant, Chris Shanks, Mitch Haddad, Rachel Jackson and Laura Killingbeck for this annual life-changing 2-week experience. The course covers the co...

The Edible Landscape Project (ELP) is a Westport-based growing initiative which facilitates practical, community workshops teaching participants how, why, where and when to plant local and/or heritage edible fruit and nut trees and shrubs, root and leaf vegetables and wild herbs.

The Edible Landscape Project (ELP) is a Westport-based growing initiative which facilitates practical, community workshops teaching participants how, why, where and when to plant local and/or heritage edible fruit and nut trees and shrubs, root and leaf vegetables and wild herbs.

We all scream for Ice Cream Beans I am the happy new owner of Ice Cream Bean seedlings, thanks to the Perth City Farm. Which has a permaculture garden, including a Ice Cream Bean Tree. I asked politely, made a small donation, and will be dropping off some Yacon rhizomes from my plants when I do...

Caithriona spent a number of years working freelance advising small Irish development organisations on sustainable business development. This led her into the area of Adult Education and she now spends her time working both on sustainability based projects and teaching Sustainable Horticulture ...

Caithriona spent a number of years working freelance advising small Irish development organisations on sustainable business development. This led her into the area of Adult Education and she now spends her time working both on sustainability based projects and teaching Sustainable Horticulture ...

Transforming 21.5 fallow acres into dense food forest.

As one can almost always expect in situations like these, there have been some delays building the cabin. We are making progress, but it has been slow due to the extremely wet spring we have had this year, and now the scorching heat. The walls are up, the roof and most of the siding are on, and w...

Greetings permaculture lovers! We are organizing a Permaculture Design Workshop on Labour Day Weekend (September 5, 6 & 7, 2015) on our beautiful land in Plevna, Ontario. With the help of Brad Peterson, a renowned permaculture designer, you will learn how to design a master plan for your la...

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Join us in Mediterranean Spain this October for the internationally recognised and inspiring Permaculture Design course (PDC) and one week “hands on” Practical course - to launch you into the exciting and life-changing world of Permaculture!  Permaculture Design Course: 12 October - 25 October 2...

You can contact me via my site at EcoEdge Design Ltd. ,  and follow my work and writing at Permaculture Reflections.