The Plummery is a suburban home where a backyard permaculture garden measuring only 100 sq/m (1076 sq feet) produces over 400kg / 900 pounds of food year-round. In this tour of the garden Kat Lavers describes her approach to gardening, including vertical and biointensive growing, and how important it is – and possible! – for […]
In this video Morag Gamble demonstrates how to make a simple and affordable no-dig garden using her very effective method. The no dig method of cultivation is ideal for a couple of reasons. It’s a great way to provide a rich soil to grow in, and to clear a weed-infested growing area. Plus you also […]
In this short video you’ll learn how to grow your own potatoes in really small spaces. Morag Gamble shows you how to grow big bagfuls of potatoes in a very small space using old sacks or bags, compost, a handful of mulch and some sprouting potatoes. Potato grow bags are a great idea for small […]
This homestead will surely inspire your dreams! Talk about an ideal place for growing our favorite tropical foods & temperate veggies (thanks to the incredible climate)! We were so impressed with this site during the last trip that we had to come back to see the latest updates to this open-air home & impressive tropical […]
Whether we like it or not, our society has become completely reliant on plastic. From food preservation to water transportation, computer technology to healthcare and medicine, plastic can be found in nearly every facet of the human experience. But as we well know, plastic is a double-edged sword, with massive amounts of plastic waste not […]
Scientists found 198 species of birds, 40 of small mammals, 56 amphibian and reptile species, 30 of large mammals, 94 butterfly species, and so much more… A specialized team of conservation scientists has found what appears to be a hidden oasis deep in the rainforest of Honduras that’s teeming with dozens of rare and endangered […]
Our hunger for energy goes beyond all limits and will double in the next 20 years. But what available technologies could meet the growing thirst for electricity? And will we also have to cut power consumption? What can Europe learn from China? And could “decentralization” into so-called “microgrids” be the future of energy? What is […]
Should you use landscape fabric? What causes it to fail? Are there any alternatives to a synthetic weed barrier? What should be considered as a long term solution? Landscape or weed fabrics create an impassible barrier that stops the upwards growth of plants from underneath. For this barrier to work properly though, an application of […]
We are witnessing the loss of biodiversity at rates never before seen in human history. Nearly a million species face extinction if we do not fundamentally change our relationship with the natural world, according to the world’s largest assessment of biodiversity. Last week, in the culmination of a process involving 500 biodiversity experts from over […]
We would only fall short on describing just how incredible of an operation this brilliant homeowner has created to feed not only his own family, but also those who come to visit. You just have to witness it for yourself! In this special feature, you will find a whole range of permaculture techniques & some […]