The roof of the barn was repaired within a week of moving here. Neighbours came up my driveway to introduce themselves, shake my hand and say, "I've been looking at that hole in the roof of that barn for 20 years, and you've repaired it! Thank you." They also mentioned that most of them have migh...

First area repaired was the foundation. The previous owners had recently dug a 9 ft basement which was not very well constructed and moisture damage was the result. A "moat" was dug around the house, revealing endless rot and ugly conditions. 1/3 of the basement walls were removed entirely and re...

15 day Residential course, Sunday 4th September to Sunday 18th September 2011 This course is designed to give a solid understanding of the principles and practices of permaculture, specifically for cool climate settings. It draws on a wealth of local experience and knowledge in permaculture from...

Permaculture Master Plan for the Satyananda Yoga Ashram, with David Holmgren

This post will actually cover the progression of Pierre’s projects in the Pyrenees over a 2 week period as we would like to use the last post, week 9, to share Pierre’s experiences of hosting volunteers for his projects. During my last 2 weeks at Pierre’s, we completed the ceiling insulation (se...

Via my work within Tibetan Refugee Settlements in south India, I am presently developing a documentary film depicting projects and intentions.

    A specialist composting process where we use composting as the medium for growing a high diversities of beneficial soil organism.Soil organism rebuild degraded soils and reduce the need for water and fertiliser. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAB3KP0KLj4 Hope you enjoy, please leave a com...

Bucky Box : Tools for a better food system it’s your operations team for your vege box deliveries; a simple web app that automates subscriptions, billing, delivery logistics, and makes caring for your customers fun again!

Check out this month's copy of Permaculture Magazine pp.57 - 59 to read my article 'People and the Permaculture Edge: a tool for social change'. It explores how liberation permaculture is being used in working for social justice. Get a copy here!

To create an educational community garden for the local residents of Suffolk Park/Byron Bay

The Cinnamon Cob Dance. Lyrics & Poster by Willi Paul. Initiation by sacredpermaculture.net

Hands on learning while 'creating a useful design' benefiting an underprivileged village community towards sustainable life of Kottakarai transition village. TeachersBernard Alonso from www.permacultureinterationale.comandIlumalai co-founder Heal the Soil CSA www.healthesoilcsa.org  Dat...

Solving the world's problems in a forest garden Vanessa Spedding senses the potential of natural living in a Shropshire garden of eden Occasionally an idea crops up that's so obvious and so elegant that it makes you wonder why people hadn't thought of it earlier. Usually, when it's that good, ...

Returning to Canada to start a Permaculture business hasn't been entirely smooth. Specific challenges include: 'How do I say that in Canadian?' and finding a concise response to 'Well its all good but first we have to eradicate the . . .  [insert hated species here]'.  Scotch Broom is the top can...

In the folk dancing hall on the edge of Camden near Regents Park permaculturists from all over London and the UK gathered to share experience, attend talks and workshops and to network. I was introduced by my old friends St.John Steven to several of the key players. I had some good conversations ...

Gaiaveda Vendoire72 hour Permaculture Design Course, Dordogne France, 13th August to 27th August 2011£500 for 2 weeks inc of camping and simple meals.A 72 hour permaculture course in southwest France following the full original Bill Mollison syllabus.We will look at traditional practices in the D...

Gaiaveda Vendoire72 hour Permaculture Design Course, Dordogne France, 13th August to 27th August 2011£500 for 2 weeks inc of camping and simple meals.A 72 hour permaculture course in southwest France following the full original Bill Mollison syllabus.We will look at traditional practices in the D...

A community garden on the Mid North Coast of NSW just a couple of minutes from the heart of Forster, a beautiful beachside town.