Removing trees to prepare for the Earthworks course, and testing the soil As part of the Earthworks course which runs from Monday 24 to Friday 28 September, we are preparing the area for a dam. Students will learn how to determine a site for a dam and how to plan interconnecting dams and swale...

Here is a snippet. Find the rest on www.ecothriftydoup.blogspot.com   we set out less than two years ago on a project to learn what actually works in our community, and to develop a replicable model for other communities to use as they see fit. The journey has been one of discovery and humil...

What can I expect from the course? This practicum will be primarily hands on, making quick decisions and creatively collaborating to make a multi- functional building that will serve as a washroom, drying room, herb/ mushroom /fruit drying racks as well as a sauna and radiant heated relaxa...

We are planning an extensive earthworks practicum after the PDC at Gravsta, Sweden. With the aim to construct an extensive aquaculture system designed to remain active through the cold winter, the design includes earth banked microclimate yielding perennial/ orchard production as well as contoure...

    What can I expect from the course? This course is primarily a practicum.  We are aiming to set up a small yet very highly intensive year round growing space capable of supporting one person financially.  Whilst biologically intensive and productive, this project is a fully ecologica...

The purchase and sustainable development of our own small rural property (10 acres)

Dryland Water management Course   Im enjoying working on a job connecting up extensive irrigation in the mountains of Extremadura,  Spain, and relaxing for a couple of days after a successful and effective Dryland Water Management intensive at the budding Permaculture Institute Vale De Lama, ne...

  My Earth Art & Architecture Benefits page, shared with pleasure. Aloha, Claire KLARITY Permaculture Design & Arts             Since 1989  Earth Art & Architecture Practical Solutions with low-cost, low-tech local & global possibilities   Low-cost Construction Material...

The House of Golden Light is a deforested site in an forest with an average tree age of 80 years. The primary goal of the project is to speed up the reforestation process while providing habitat for wildlife and food for the (wild) humans.

Over the past year I have taken the first step to being self employed. I have started a business called ' Radicle Routes' with the personal directive to provide permaculture services from a general contractor approack. Many clients don't knwo where to begin with a permaculture installation.. they...

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2.5 hectares (6 acres) permaculture food forest and veggie farm with eco friendly house.

It is now September 2012. The house is still not finished as the contractor turned out to be a liar, a cheat and incompetent.  It also cost far more that the contract amount and needs a lot of work to put it right. The permaculture side is doing great.  Once we started planting I found the groun...

Costs:  Course fee is R7000 per person, including accommodation and meals.  10% Discount for bookings before 8th November, or over 60 years, or any couples, or groups. Accommodation: Rustic off grid accommodation in a dormitory or shared cottage rooms.  Camping facilities are available.  Communa...

Roast Veg salad with Citrus Avocado dressing Roast your vegies, I use sweet potato, potato, pumpkin, carrot and choko. Roast in the oven at 180 degrees C until soft but not mushy (you may have to add the pumpkin later). Let the roast vegies cool down (in the fridge if you like). Pick your favo...

Come learn about water wise permaculture landscaping techniques in this hands-on two day series of workshops on Oct 6th & 7th from 9am to 6pm. Ins & outs welcomed!$10-$40 sliding scale daily entryLunch and snacks provided Large Raffle with prizes from local vendorsLearn to build soil ...