Here is a green manure (Raphanus sativus) used to break soil compaction. It grew fantastically!

We have used animal power to till the land; as it was necessary to "break" the "rabo de burro" grass and start planting green manures. 

The building on the back was the first building on the farm; where we "landed" our trailer.  For the first 4 years we have lived only on solar Power. The system begun with 2 120W PV's; and then grew up to a 6 x 120W PV's.

Here is a comparison of the farm when we first arrived; a degraded pasture area; and after 7 years of Permaculture Design Implementation. There's still much to do!

Tues, 24 March – Sun, 29 March 2015 At Tui Community, Golden Bay, South Island New Zealand   This course teaches a sequential approach to designing an ecovillage/land-based community using permaculture design principles and methodology, culminating in small group designs which encompass e...

Nature's Head composting toilet is on the way to Panama in the back of a truck. The house in Chame is empty at this time.

For more information on our approach at Hill Top Farm see our recent posting on Permaculture News: http://permaculturenews.org/2014/08/13/using-practical-permaculture-principles-help-us-think-like-ecosystem/

We are looking for like minded permaculturalists interested in joining our small community. We are primarily after locals who wish to impact the community through strong and practical examples of permaculture. While not an overtly political group, we do wish to make an impression on local politic...

Austin, TX - It may sound far-fetched, but the newly-passed, 99-acre Holly Shores Master Plan includes an edible forest garden, free and open to the public, on a patch of parkland just east of I-35. Adding to the already bustling local food movement in Austin, the Festival Beach Food Forest (FBFF...

As we are experiencing the worst drought in over 50 years, people are becoming fearful of not having enough water. I am actively spreading awareness that we should not be in fear, yet we need to be proactive. With thoughtful design and willingness to make it happen, we can harvest water, store it...

An Urban/Residential Permaculture design consisting of Zones 1, 2 and 5.

Often I inspect the produce in the garden and find it hard pressed to locate insect pests, yet these little 10 gram/ .4 ounce song birds will fly into the garden on seemingly endless trips and find insects to feed their young.  I have been building the population of these birds in and around my ...

Heres some pics of my water catchment project.  At this point we have gotten about 2 inches of rain from the storm, and I have collected as much as I have storage for at this point in time  

The 2014 North American convergence was held at Harmony Park in southern Minnesota, USA. Attendees at the convergence were treated to an early and intense thunderstorm and tornado watch, as is the common practice in Minnesota for any outdoor event in summer. Sunny and fresh cool mornings welc...

Permaculture is a wonderful (and revolutionary) way of living a balanced, healthy and happy life. The aim of our Home-grown Happiness course is to teach Permaculture in a holistic way, applying it to our every-day lives. It’s about how to close the loops and apply the ethics and principles of per...

Leaving the city, moving to the country. Building a Permaculture Homestead and Orchard.

WE INVITE YOUR PARTICIPATION Permaculture North Central Victoria is very pleased to announce Lisa Heenan will MC and Darren J. Doherty (Regrarians) will present at ‘A Celebration Connecting the Many Facets of a Permanent Culture’ with SOIL HEALTH KEY to ALL …from the home garden, community...