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Read more about the article From Permaculture in Timor to the tropical world

From Permaculture in Timor to the tropical world

This is a story about how permaculture has taken root in Timor Leste, with unexpected results, and has become blended with Timorese culture and the push for sustainable food productions…

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Read more about the article Asking questions about education

Asking questions about education

Jen Mendez is a wife, mother, experiential education mentor, and founder of Permie Kids. Jen was invited to write a guest post about her passion for learning and the role…

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Read more about the article A Permaculture Food Forest in Three Years
Transformation of a barren backyard into a productive perennial food system

A Permaculture Food Forest in Three Years

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…

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Read more about the article Meaningful change:

Meaningful change:

Nurturing an inner permaculture to enable a deeper outer permaculture By Professor Stuart B Hill, originally published in Issue #2 of Pip magazine.   Permaculture Principle: ‘Apply self-regulation and accept…

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Aquaponics in permaculture design

Co-founder of foodqube Australia Rob Armstrong shares his insights into the challenges and rewards of backyard aquaponics systems Aquaponics is a growing technique that combines elements of both hydroponics and…

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Read more about the article Care for the earth – ethics and values as codes for living

Care for the earth – ethics and values as codes for living

In this guest post, Mary Logan from Anchorage in Alaska, writes about how adopting ethics into our lives to take better care for the earth is rewarding on a personal…

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Read more about the article Embracing sustainability through changing times
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Embracing sustainability through changing times

In this guest post, Nelson Lebo from Whanganui in New Zealand, writes about how the birth of his daughter has furthered his resolve to live more lightly on the earth.…

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