My Father and I had pondered what would be the best kind of earthworks for the 'Bottom 40'. We considered 'Net and Pan', a set of small swales approx 10m apart and also a combo of both, where in between swales there would be a net and pan. As it turned out it was far too steep (43%) for any swale...

Cabbage and new potatoes (both grown on no-dig ground that was cleared and manured by the chickens), a couple fried eggs, cucumber & tomato salad from the polytunnel (with the tomatoes grown on goat manure), a glass of goats' milk and an apple or two fresh from the tree. Only the butter, salt...

This activity, organised by hamlet volunteers, is included in the Association Member Day Program, it is an opportunity to have fun together while remembering and the children getting to know the way our parents and grandparents, ancestors used to dress and their skills, the daily tasks, the main ...

Planting a Tree is a sacred Act   The Earth has now only about 35% of its prehistoric forest cover.   "Ranging across some 30 percent of the planet's land surface,forests are the climax ecosystems of a green and flowering world"   Each year, about 12 million hectares of forests (an area...

Since starting a crowdfunding campaign about a month ago through WeTheTrees Permaculture Crowdfunding, the Permaculture Ukulele Project has recieved over $2500 in funding, more than halfway towards it's goal of $3500. Recording has commenced, and a the album of songs in CD form should be out by t...

I've just moved to Jordan, to undertake a six month's research work with Friends of the Earth Middle East. I'm looking at strategies for rehabilitating the ailing Jordan River, and I'm interested in permaculture's water saving techniques and tree planting potential for arid climates. I've got my ...

this project changed my life 8 winters ago

In May 2012 we ran a PDC at Strawberry Fields Eco-Lodge on which we trained, four local teachers, along with other participants, two from each of two local schools in Konso, South Ethiopia, where we are based. The selected teachers from the two schools, Konso Secondary and Jarso Primary, are scie...

http://www.facebook.com/events/253940594715376/   TRIBE UP!A workshop for existing and plannedeco-communities and non-profit groupsA training session & skill sharing onhow to avoid conflict and healthyand productive groups20 & 21 August 2012Källtorps Ecological GardensStockholm SwedenTi...

to get rid of the cochenilles on palm trees like date palms or cocos, fist cut of the badly attacked parts and older leaves which should be burned i think.. then you are left with the newer leaves, which likely will show some signes of cochenilles, brush them with waterd down black soap (savon be...

this water tank was a solution to not being alawed to dig a well, we are in an irigation area, meaning people water there feilds from a single water point once a week... farmers usualy over water and quickly need more water.. using this water tank, and other technics, the water used up by local ...

Linseed crackers with duck liver pate, brie and camembert Put 3 cups of linseed into a bowl. Mix in 1Tbs sea salt (or to taste, you can also add some herbs and /or spices if you like!). Pour water over until about 1/2 – 1cm above the linseed and stir to mix. Let this mixture stand on t...

much has been planted here, and much has died, presence of salt and an an invasion of ants, are sings of imbalance in the earth. project is to record time and technics used to have fertile ground again.

this peace of land has been very dry for a long time, goats and sheep grase on what ever little bit of plant life that grows so the only thing that thrives is a thorn bush (jujubier), the goal is to transfors this land into a food forest / center for aprenticeship / experimental ground / cultivat...

This plot of land, about 180 m2, at 600 mts altitude, in the centre of the old hamlet is almost nearly level terrace, standing on the ridge crest, surrounded by narrow hamlet paths, once walking-oxen cart only, a 1,6 mts tall retaining concreted stone wall on the north side, and old houses (mor...

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects has award the Edna Walling National Award for 2012 for our property in Bywong that has been designed and managed using permaculture principles. This prestigious award is only given to one recipient each two years. We are really excited that our ...

Our property has a new name! After meeting a lot of lovely Woody locals at our neighbours' birthday party we decided to change our block's name from La Bella Vita (which was an in-joke to us) to The Paddock, which has a much better 'country' ring to it. We'll be visiting The Paddock this weekend ...

Beaufort Blokes- A community group supported by the local health department. They meet twice a month, one week they have lunch and play cards and board games, the other week they take a bus trip to visit district attractions. The Blokes themselves consist of about 25 retired gentlemen ran...