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Pushing the climate edge

Alex Kruger
Normally we plant our winter seed in the nursery once the heat of summer has abated  - sort of Marchish/Aprilish. This year I went for mid Feb, with much trepidation as we were still creeping up to 40 degrees centigrade. The results were fantastic. I was able to get big healthy seedlings into a b...
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Classroom almost done

Alex Kruger
We hosted 5 volunteers for a midwinter earthbuilding mission. These brave souls endured snow on the mountains, early morning frosts, a warm spell and recently rain! They have helped us to finish a major wall and final plaster on half the classroom. Our Permaculture and Natural Building courses n...
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Research

Alex Kruger
We have been researching approaches and species suited to our climate - about 300 mm of rain per annum, usually(!) falling in winter. Summer highs of 45 degrees centigrade and winter lows of -7 degrees centigrade have been measured here. we have experimented with indigenoue Southern African plant...
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Water infrastructure

Alex Kruger
Our project was funded through the Threshold Foundation to make a 17 million litre surface dam. After the dam was completed, we entered into a two year drought - the worst in decades! Our fold mountain landscape does not leave much opportunity for Keyline implementation, but we managed to creat...
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Natural Building Internship - Nov 2011

Alex Kruger
NATURAL BUILDING INTERNSHIP at Berg en Dal, Ladismith, W Cape 7 to 12 November 2011 The six-day Internship follows on from the NBC, and there is always plenty of building work to finish. You would learn the finer details and finishes of earth buildings. We often have small projects like cob ...

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Natural Building Course Oct - Nov 2011

Alex Kruger
NATURAL BUILDING COURSE at Berg en Dal, Ladismith, Western Cape 31 October to 5 November 2011 This six day building course is for anyone passionate about Natural Building. You do not need any prior experience, just a reasonable level of physical fitness to participate. Whatever your physica...
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Permaculture Internship Oct 2011

Alex Kruger
PERMACULTURE INTERNSHIP at Berg en Dal, Ladismith, W Cape10 to 22 October 2011If you have completed an Introduction toPermaculture or a PDC, or APT you may attend thiscourse.Two weeks of hands on Permacultureimplementation and a deepening of yourknowledge is what you can expect.We can only accomm...
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PDC Sept - Oct 2011

Alex Kruger
PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE at Berg en Dal, Ladismith, Western Cape   26 September to 7 October 2011   Permaculture is the conscious design of human living environments that are reflections of the ecological principle that underlies nature. It is the harmonious integration of landscape and ...
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Introduction to Permaculture September 2011

Alex Kruger
INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE at Berg en Dal, Ladismith, Western Cape 5 to 10 September 2011 This is a 6 day practical course in permaculture techniques and methods for those who have little or no knowledge and experience in Permaculture or gardening practice. The course focus is to introduc...

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Fruit Trees For All

Nicole Vosper
Fruit Trees for All is again happening in Glastonbury, so please embrace the opportunity to order super-affordable fruit trees for yourselves, friends and family. Bulk orders for community projects are also more than welcome. The aim is to make it easy and cheap for people in the area to get high...
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Himalayan Farm Project

Himalayan Farm Project
The Himalayan Farm Project wants to create a sustainable organic farm and to introduce a growing number of people to sustainable, low impact living. “The earth does not belong to men; men belong to the earth.” ~ Sri Aurobindo * Check out our brand new website * Join The Himalayan Farm Proje...
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Permaculture Symbols 2. A Video for Kids with Eyes of Steel and Overflowing Feet! By Willi Paul. Vibes by sacredpermaculture.net

Willi Paul
Permaculture Symbols 2. A Video for Kids with Eyes of Steel and Overflowing Feet! By Willi Paul. Vibes by sacredpermaculture.net

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Going to the IPC in Jordan

Melissa Andrews
Myself and Christopher List will be coming to the IPC in Jordan. We hope to meet lots of permaculture enthusiasts and get support for our upcoming trip.   Looking forward to meeting you there :-)   Melissa
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To Australia I go...

Shawn Tisdell
I will be closing down my adult family home business sometime in September, selling almost everything, including my farm, and starting a permaculture adventure.  I remember in one of the Youtube videos, Geoff Lawton, talking about being between two worlds, and for many years, I have tried living ...
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Facelift feedback?!

Richard Perkins
We decided to give the website hub a makeover to make it more sleek and less cluttered, based on feedback we have received.  What do you think?  We would appreciate thoughts and feedback to keep refining our work!   Gratitude
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Step 1 Complete

Haydn Fletcher
With around 30 other participants, I completed the Permaculture Design Certificate course with PRI at Zaytuna farm.  Going into the course I thought this was going to be a great opportunity to get away from the cold winter Melbourne weather, relax on the farm and learn a bit more about Permacult...

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Awhi Farm Centre of Sustainable Practise

Awhi Farm Centre of Sustainable Practise
We are a group of permaculture graduates and teachers, working together with others to develop a Centre of Sustainable Practise.
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Eleventh Australasian Permaculture Convergence (APC11)

Joanna Pearsall
Five days of networking, inspired by speakers, presenters, and workshop facilitators.   Hosted by Permaculture Aotearoa, in cooperation with Permaculture in New Zealand, Living Economies Trust and Transition Initiatives NZ.   Open for Registrations see www.permacultureaotearoa.co.nz   This...
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