The fundamentals of Rocket Stoves
Rocket stoves are an example of appropriate technology the generate super-efficient heat, cost next to nothing to build and require just a few sticks to run.
Finding pleasure in the free things in life
Australia is stupendously rich by world standards, and its citizens are spending their hard-earned dough in ever-greater quantities: $40 lunches, $200 shoes, $5 coffees. Many people still feel like they…
Open source Permaculture Guidebook for the tropics
A beautifully illustrated, practical, open-source guidebook tackling climate change and creating community resilience is being created, enabling people across the tropical world and beyond to have access to the information,…
David Holmgren farewells Bill Mollison, the father of permaculture
David Holmgren shares some words on the life of his influential mentor... With the passing of Bill Mollison, aged 88, in Tasmania on Saturday (24/9/2016) comes the end of an…
Sunrise Farm crisis support
Sunrise Farm demonstrates resilience after earthquakes
On April 25th 2015 a massive earthquake struck Nepal, deeply affecting the country and its people. There were a series of earthquakes over several days with the most devastating one…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
