by Guido Masé, originally published by UrbanMoonshine Life on earth would be quite different without our natural satellite. Most would agree that the daily rising and falling of the moon,…
Principle 1: Observe and interact Do it Yourselfer #6 The cycles of the moon have influenced gardeners from diverse cultures over many centuries. While science may not fully understand why…
Principle 3: Obtain a yield Do it Yourselfer #5 The third Permaculture Principle ‘Obtain a Yield’, uses the proverb “you can’t work on an empty stomach” as a way to…
Principle 11: Use edges & value the marginal Do it Yourselfer #4 If Al Qaeda’s threat of disrupting oil imports comes to pass then we will see just how dependent…
Principle 12: Creatively use and respond to change Nelson Lebo and his partner Dani purchased the worst house they could find in New Zealand and renovated it while planting over…
Principle 6: Produce no waste In an effort to get more engaged with my local community I began writing a regular article for the Telegraph, our local newspaper. My plan…
[threecol_one] Practical The calendar uses easy to identify symbols to help you get in sync to the lunar rhythms at a glance. While the moon appears differently depending on where…
Over the centuries diverse cultures have observed that planting during certain phases of the moon has affected the germination and growth rate of plants. The tilt of the Earth’s…
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