It's almost been a whole year now since we've started this community garden here in the little town of Sylmar. It's really been going along well, with a lush abundance of greenery. If you get a chance to come check it out. All are welcome.

Last week, I wrote: “probably won't cool down much more overnight due to the cloud layer”. As soon as last week’s blog entry had been published the thermometer started to drop. Eventually it settled on about 2 degrees Celsius (35.6F) and as the dark of the early evening settled in, it was pro...

Finca Agroecologica con énfasis en diseño permacultural y desarrollo agro forestal.

En Arabuco Kai estamos en proceso de establecer un bosque de alimento y sistema agro forestal con el cacao como producto principal a largo plazo .

it is a very creative, intuitive project which aims to promote the creativity of the individual assisting.

Creating a Permaculture demonstration site from a suburban property close to the Mediterranean Sea and the centre of Nice, with half an acre of steep forested land, terraced in its lower part and wild in the upper part. Currently not productive and highly challenging to maintain.

You ARE so damn beautiful… A time comes in your life when you finally "get it . . !!!!" When in the midst of all your fears and insanity you stop------ dead in your tracks and somewhere, the voice inside your head cries out ENOUGH! Enough fighting and crying, or struggling to hold on, and...

steps needed to transform traditional orchard monoculture into a food forest system

new 200sqm vegetable plot starting with soil basics with the aim to achieve high brix produce

Let’s just pause and observe the above photograph. Ah, a  beautiful sight. Can you smell it? Healthy, rich, living soil. I thought I’d kick off my first update with a post about soil as when it comes down to it, building, enhancing and maintaining healthy soils is one of the main aims of our ...

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Our existing streets and homes are eco-villages waiting to happen. I am transforming this rented house into a Japanese-influenced working example of how individuals can make homes that have them truly cared for, and free to go live their dream.

    Please check out our article on the Permaculture Association Blog...

Two 10 foot poles, one 8 foot pole, and a 39 inch key with chainsaw notches hacked in just the right spots. Tie a thrift shop bought sifting screen to the poles with straw baling string and its all business from there!  Modified A-frame.   A-frame notch. Tripod pole notch. Top cut to fit...

After my design exercise submitted to the exam was evaluated and approved by Permaculture Research Institute, I have received a Permaculture Design Certificate numbered and registered with Bill Mollison’s Permaculture Institute ! 

Our first garden (finally!)

here are some pictures for you to enjoy of the PDC in June 2014 with Rico Zook,Active Earth,Kate and myself.It was a wonderful and transformational experience with a wonderful group of motivated people coming to share and learn together for 2 weeks in an magical location in Altra Garrotxa Nature ...