Teachings of the Thistle
An exploration of an alternative view on a common perennial weed: approaching with curiosity, gratitude and a sense of reciprocity.
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The role of the farmer in a thriving agro-ecological system
A critical exploration of the concepts of balance and self-sustenance as applied in permaculture and ecological agriculture.
For your inspiration: Sabarmatee
A woman and her father gathered their know-how, investments and…
Hierarchies vs Networks
Governments vs people power, hierarchies vs networks and response to crisis.
Strength and Resistance à la Woman
Learning a new way of living from an elder Iranian farmer…
Doulas and Permaculture
Doulas and permaculture ethics.
Why should farmers get subsidies?
Over recent years, there has been a growing resentment about the subsidies farmers receive. But why do farmers get subsidies anyway?
Avoid These Common Mistakes After Your Permaculture Design Certificate Course…
By Karryn Olson Often, after an in-depth permaculture learning experience,…
Small-scale farmers — not lab-based foods — can help save the planet
Over the past few decades there has been a consolidating of power and control in the food system into the hands of a small group of agro-chemical corporations, we need more small-scale farmers to produce healthy organic food.
Planting Trees to Feed Future Generations
Permaculture approaches to feeding the world in a changing climate, planting trees to feed future generations.
Why I love teaching permaculture
The benefits of teaching permaculture extend beyond disseminating knowledge to exploring personal edges and enjoying the thrill of living in the moment.
What is Rewilding? Here’s another view
What is Rewilding? Is rewilding a way of off-setting normal life?
Reasons to Grow Calendula
If you’re brainstorming the coming season’s garden and are looking for a low-maintenance, multi-use, beautiful, and long-blooming flower, look no further, grow calendula!
Emergent Herbalism; plants, people, and culture
The cross-cultural use of herbs and herbal medicine has experienced a significant resurgence in the past several decades. This emergent herbalism has become a popular method of alternative medicine as well as a profitable commercial industry.
Why my farm isn’t a “Permaculture Farm”
As we integrate into living, working farm communities, it’s important to remember that a permaculture farm is not a new idea.
Fertile Resistance and Reconciliation; An Indigenous Woman’s Response to the Recent Global Corporate Seed Mergers
The global seed commons and corporate seed mergers
Decolonizing seeds and the feminine side of things — a conversation with Rowen White
Decolonizing seeds and protecting diversity in the seed sovereignty movement.
Bringing Nature Inside
Some ideas for improving access to nature connection if you, or someone you are close to, has an illness or disability meaning they find it difficult to be outdoors and need to bring nature inside.
Let’s Talk People Care: Decolonizing Permaculture
Decolonizing permaculture through people care and examining relationships.
Earth Based Spirituality and Permaculture — The 5 Elements as a Design Tool
Earth Based Spirituality, using Earth, fire, air, water and spirit to as a tool to design my journey to Andalucía.
Re-Imagining Alternative Economic Systems
Alternative Economic Systems, untangling the tongue-tied transition from capitalism to cooperation.
How to Save Water (and Yourself): ten things you can do
Translation: Essential steps towards the survival of the human species by…
Food Not Lawns! How and Why to Turn Your Yard into a Garden
By Heather Jo Flores and your neighbor’s front yard…and the…