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Read more about the article Aboriginal agricultural practice and permaculture

Aboriginal agricultural practice and permaculture

In the most moving event that I have ever attended, Bruce Pascoe revealed ancient agricultural practices that I had never heard of. Right here in Australia, cropping and bread making…

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Read more about the article Making most of rainwater around the home
Collecting rainwater in tanks give plenty of options for reuse

Making most of rainwater around the home

Principle 5: Use & value renewable resources & services In this guest post, Tim Sparke teamed up with Richard Telford to write about how we can take advantage of the…

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The Constant Composter

Nelson Lebo shares a visual journey and some thoughts about composting, what works and what doesn't. From his families property in Whanganui NZ the process is ongoing, and it's not…

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Read more about the article Permafund ambassador – Rowe Morrow

Permafund ambassador – Rowe Morrow

Rosemary Morrow became the first Permafund ambassador at the Intentional Permaculture Convergence in London recently. Her long permaculture career has taken many journeys from education and publication to aid and…

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Read more about the article Using a drawknife to transform wood

Using a drawknife to transform wood

Principle 9: Use Small and Slow Solutions In this guest post, Oliver Holmgren shares the joy and method of using a drawknife. Almost forgotten, this simple and versatile tool has…

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Read more about the article The Sensitive Permaculturist
Cultures, the world over, have made offerings to the spirit world for protection and to give thanks

The Sensitive Permaculturist

Alanna Moore has been a long time advocate of tuning into the subtle energies found in nature to enhance her practical permaculture design. She applies her learning from ancient and…

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I use a angle grinder with a thin wheel to cut into the side

Making oil tin drawers

Principle 6: Produce No Waste Do it Yourselfer #17 I tend to hang onto stuff for a while in the hope that I can find a use for it. Most…

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Illustration of a Tokyo urban garden in the Permaculture Calendar 2015.

“Yes, it’s that time of year again”

Long time permaculture practitioner and photojournalist Russ Grayson reflects on the tangible in a world of digital, sharing his experience of receiving a 2016 Permaculture Calendar in the mail IT…

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Taking on Monsanto

The seeds of life are not what they once were Mother Nature and God don't own them anymore So belts out the veteran singer songwriter Neil Young with Promise of…

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Read more about the article From Natural Resources to Natural Relationships

From Natural Resources to Natural Relationships

Principle 5: Use & value renewable resources & services How do we learn to use and value resources? There are a variety of resources in our lives, many most of…

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Read more about the article Adventures in Hitch-hiking
Michael Green thumbs a ride from Seymour

Adventures in Hitch-hiking

Principle 9: Use Small and Slow Solutions Michael Green often uses his thumb to catch a long distance lift, and carries everything he needs on his back. Waiting near the…

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Read more about the article Juan Anton and his Edible Forest

Juan Anton and his Edible Forest

SideWays is an innovative open-source project, founded by Benoit Cassegrain and Hélène Legay, that brings attention to social initiatives that you probably haven't heard of. They include a 5 minute…

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Read more about the article An electric car retrofit

An electric car retrofit

Principle 12: Creatively use and respond to change Do it Yourselfer #15 Many people would be surprised to hear that electric cars have been around for a very long time.…

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Cooking & heating cleanly with wood

Principle 5: Use & value renewable resources & services Do it Yourselfer #14 Typically the biggest consumer of energy in our homes in winter is for heating our living spaces…

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