Compost
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Adventures in Hugelkultur in Australia
A while back, the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia presented an article on hugelkultur raised beds (see also here and…
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Report on Implementation Activities in Konso Secondary and Jarso Primary Schools in July 2012 (Ethiopia)
In May 2012 we ran a PDC at Strawberry Fields Eco-Lodge on which we trained four local teachers, along with…
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Food Forests, Part 4: Humanure (black water)
Poo. We all do it. Even the smallest microbes do it. However, when you are connected to a centralised sewerage…
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Gorgeous Gardens From Garbage: How to Build a Sheet Mulch
One of the first projects for anyone who wants to garden is building a garden bed. There are some pretty…
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Compost Teas and Extracts: Brewin’ and Bubblin’ Basics
by Rob Avis Permaculturists everywhere are crazy about their compost teas and extracts. They have turned building compost tea brewers…
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Preparing Our Children For a Resilient Future, Part II: Food Security
I doubt many would disagree that food is one of the most important things that we are going to need…
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Raised Beds and Soil Rehab with Yard Waste
Clean up Over the last two years, here in South West Pennsylvania, a snow and wind storm knocked down a…
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Background on Our ‘How to Make Your Own Natural Fertiliser’ Soil Science Course
Paul Taylor, the main teacher of our ‘How to Make Your Own Natural Fertilizer’ biological soil science course, is the…
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Maya Mountain Research Farm Update: Pigs and Biochar
Maya Mountain Research Farm (MMRF) is a small NGO and working farm located in southern Belize. The farm has about…
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Geoff Lawton’s Zaytuna Farm Video Tour (Apr/May 2012) – Ten Years of (R)Evolutionary Design
Paradise Dam, April 2012, from the now-climaxing food forest Zaytuna Farm Video Tour, duration 41 minutes Having spent the last…
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Our Backyard Soil Sample – The Results Are In!
Four years ago Now A few weeks ago we had our amazing interns prepare a soil sample to be sent…
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