At the base of the Surrogate trees a circular border is made of an old cut up tree. Within the borders is dumped approx 2" of limb cuttings then approx 3-4 " of leaf matter. A mixture of different beans and radish are then spread across the top of the leaves and the use of a water hose is ...

There are still some very mature trees on this lot so I've decided to use them as Surrogates for new trees being added so I let the Surrogate decide when it is time to add a new tree too its care. As the larger limbs fall they are collected and used to build a makeshift frame/nest along th...

Formal French Vegetable Gardening combined with permaculture and native zones.

I was lucky enough to be able to collaborate with Danny on this demonstration project, which showcases his "LSB" (Lighter Simpler Building) methods as well as a variety of alternative and appropriate technology elements. There is a simple web site with a write-up, some pictures and some videos he...

We will be hosting for the second year a construction but diversified workshop for two month in France (near Poitiers 86) at La Courdémière.  The organisation will be shared with the participants, making all of us co-responsible for themoments we'll spend together. We will be making bread, cook,...

From a very early age in modern society we are taught that we are not responsible for things that happen to us. In kindergarten and day care facilities, and even in parks playgrounds have to have a bouncy soft floor to minimise injury. The equipment has to have certain size restrictions and eve...

Waste is an unused resource, and our concept of “waste” creates pollution.  Every year, billions of gallons of untreated sewage spill into the ocean, as a result of no treatment, or treatment plant failures due to power outages and high storm flows.  Over 3 million people die each year ...

Biological restaurant fed by a permaculture food forest and aquaponics system

The greenhouse is currently loaded with; German Camomile, Mugwort, Fennel, Basil (sweet and Cinnamon), Thyme, Sage, Calendula, Nettle, Yarrow, Lavender, Horehound, Feverfew, Lemon Balm, Catnip, Valerian, Mullein, Red Clover, and a few Mints. Where I reside currently I haven't the space for the h...

  Led by : Andrea Gilpin Date : 9 June (Saturday) 2012 Time : 10 – 5 Fee : £50 including hot soup & bread and refreshments Booking Form   The scythe has been used in parts of the world since Roman Times. It is still being used in many countries today and is having a revival in...

Read feature in GREEN BUILDING MAGAZINE (Spring 2012)  LOW IMPACT LIVING WINS THE DAY by Olwyn Pritchard About Karuna's planning success and the family's long battle to establish their right to live on their land.

In collaboration with Honey Moon Herbs, I eagerly share my love for herbs, providing plants, products and wisdom to all interested.

We are implementing Permaculture on our small farm in order to make it rational, resilient and sustainable. Building a community in the process. We host courses to inspire others to get active.

It's always a delight to find ways to bypass the industrial food system and discover real, fresh and clean food right where you live, from people you know. It's one of the keystones of local resiliency and food security, as well as an important economical link on a local level, regardless of havi...

Hello beautiful people!!!! Back in November last year, myself, Delvin and Ali Ma travelled around Australia to do teacher trainings with some of the best Permaculture teachers in the world. It was the Planetary Permaculture Pilgrimage, and I hoped it would give me courage and also kick my backsi...

The Australasian Permaculture Convergence is rapidly approaching: April 11th - 15th in Turangi, NZ! Hope to see you there!    

A small scale, permaculture based, agrarian community.

Even though I had completed a similar seminar last year, the 15-day permaculture design course this September at Mali Veni in Athens with Darren Doherty from Australia, was something else. Of course, because I have a relatively small experience on the topics of permaculture, the learn...