Blockhill is a small household scale food forest and organic garden with integrated water catchment and distribution. We are working with nature to rehabilitate this land while developing an enjoyable habitat that supports and nourishes us and the other inhabitants, occupants and participants. W...

Everything about this property aims to please one’s senses, and, even more, one’s Soul. That’s why, when I was thinking about a celebratory project for a landmark birthday, I was inspired by Nunkeri itself to create something beautiful and lasting that would be a gift to all who come here. The ...

The MEGGA-watt? System (in its infancy!) video:http://farmon.com/pages/e-mag/ag-ovations/the-megga-watt-project.aspx (A nine part blog in support of the MEGGA-watt? Project entry in The Carbon Farmer‘s “Face Your Footprint” contest – please vote daily until Feb 24 – http://bit.ly/Tf4a44) Part O...

The dawning of the southern United States' premier permaculture farm!

Having recently stumbled upon the permacultureglobal website, I am filled with a renewed sense of delight at the possibility of creating a really functional and edible food forest. I have been pottering around what is Zone 1 and Zone 2 for quite a few years, and have popped in a fruiting s...

As of 2011 in Peru, chronic malnutrition in children under 5 years old was reported to be 15.2%. In the U.S., 69% of the population is overweight with roughly 36% listed as obese according to the Harvard School of Public Health. These realities are both dire and represent some of the many reasons...

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this winter has been gladly wet and cold in Chao Sobral, Portugal. kiwis and kakis were harvested, tangerines are heavily loaded (citrus circle with grey water to mulched pit) trees are mostly planted, vines will be pruned. bambu, thornless and thorny honey locust trees transplanted. mariti...

There is no such thing as a "cheap" anything. Someone, somewhere, sooner or later pays (the rest of) the full price.

WHAT IS A PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE? Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) is a world-wide recognized course, training you to become a competent Permaculture designer of sustainable living environments & bountiful food systems. True Nature Farm's 14-day hands-on intensive Pe...

Assembled and Taught by Nick Burtner & Terry JensenAnd Many, Many Assistants!Dates 2012 & 2013Nov 17, 18Dec 1,2, 8, 9Jan 5, 6, 12,13Feb 2. 3,16.17Mar 2, 3Time: 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday and SundayLocations (Varies with subject/project): Most classes will be held at Market Square in Green...

If we preserve rainforest fruit trees  then we would be preserving our forests as well. It appears to be due to  lack of awareness that forests are depleted of their trees.  With proper management techniques  we can use these bio resources and still have our forests for the future.  Indigenous...

Whether it be a wandering buffalo, a stealthy gecko or this almost prehistoric iguana, many times the animals on Eco Ola's land think they own the place. And they would be absolutely correct! We simply act as stewards of their environment, which includes responsible resource management and protec...

Canopy Layer Apples malus domsestica (4 cultivars, incl. Rotella, a local variety and Canadian Rennet) Medlar mespilus germanica – edible fruit and bee attractant Sweet Cherry prunus avium ('Durone') – fruit and bee attractant Sour Cherry prunus cer...

I try to show people in our own neighbourhood how much food you can produce in your own garden. I'm also showing them that a lot of wildlife can life in your garden.

As I only had time & money to plant fruit trees in the fall and now it's sunny even though it went down to -15 celsius last week, it's sunny now and snow started to melt, so i started pegging swales in the forest garden.

Nunkeri is the beautiful property that my family and myself call home. Many friends and family members visit, and always remark on the healing quality of time spent here... Which is perfect, as that is the essence of the intention behind this cherished place... The Earth offers us healing, and we...

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