61. Toby Hemenway—Ecological Design And Permaculture That may be because permaculture design combines a set of coherent and interlinked principles, an energy and resource-conserving attention to relative http://www.patternliteracy.com/

Is "Sustainable Agriculture" an Oxymoron? Read the full article here Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway Chelsea Green, 2001, with a foreword by John Todd The Origins of Peak Oil Doomerism People in the Peak Oil movement chafe at the label of doomer, but many of us do have an apocalyptic bent. Although plenty of Peak Oil commentary is sober analysis, a survey of the major websites and books quickly brings up apocalyptic titles like dieoff.org, oilcrash.com, The Death of the Oil Economy, The End of Suburbia, and The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight. Peak Oil writings are sprinkled with predictions that billions will die, civil order will collapse, and even that civilization will end. Why are we so enamored with the idea of doom? . . . Read the full article here Permaculture: A Pattern for Whole Systems Design Of all the various incarnations of ecological design, sustainable living, holistic systems management, and related big-picture ideas for living on a small planet, the one that grabs me is permaculture. None of the other schemes seem so complete, self-contained, and naturally integrated. That may be because permaculture design combines a set of coherent and interlinked principles, an energy- and resource-conserving attention to relative placement of elements, and, unlike most other design systems, a set of ethical guidelines. It is also amply broad-reaching to appeal to a restless generalist like me. Permaculture is notoriously hard to define in a sound-bite. Here's one way to describe it: If you think of natural building, sustainable agriculture, solar energy, graywater recycling, consensus process, and the like as tools, then permaculture is the toolbox that helps organize those tools and suggests how and when to use them. Some of the writings and links here may help deepen your understanding of this vast subject.

62. Permaculture At Chickenshack Chickenshack is a housing coop based in North Wales, we are interested in permaculture, low impact tourism and sustainable living. http://www.chickenshack.co.uk/blog.html

@import url("http://www.blogger.com/css/blog_controls.css"); @import url("http://www.blogger.com/dyn-css/authorization.css?targetBlogID=21706168"); Permaculture at Chickenshack Chickenshack is a housing co-op based in North Wales, we are interested in permaculture, low impact tourism and sustainable living. We run an annual course and much more Monday, December 17, 2007 Channel4.com/Green I have been writing a series of posts for Channel4's Green website , use the link to check it out. feedback welcome! It is an extension for the work I did on the 'Dumped', landfill site survival TV prog in the summer. which was a fun and interesting diversion back in June. I wrote a piece for CAT's Clean Slate magazine about it. Labels: channel4.com/pdf dumped environment permaculture posted by Hunchenfest @ 3:59 PM 0 comments Saturday, November 17, 2007 Pines Calyx and volunteers the venue for the living roofs conference i attended last week. Beautiful green building made from rammed chalk walls with this amazing timbral domed roof. I was away attending a conference there whilst our lovely volunteers, Miki and Gil were working away on the garden here. We have had a sudden spell of people getting incontact, interested in either volunteering or wanting to know more about co-ops in general. its been really great to meet some people that way, it always re-energises the co-op when we do it. So I am looking forward to Renie and Gaz coming next month, December volunteers. - it is making us all feel more confident about taking on more here. Like doing an amazing eco refurb of our outbuilding, i have been wanting to do that for years now.

63. Welcome To The Homepage Of Permaculture Melbourne, Permaculture Melbourne Home P permaculture Melbourne covers the greater Melbourne area and is supported by many local special interest groups that cover cool temperate Sth East http://www.permaculturemelbourne.org.au/

Welcome to Permaculture Melbourne Permaculture Melbourne Permaculture Melbourne Inc. is a member based non-profit association. Coming under the umbrella of Permaculture Melbourne, there are a number of local and special interest groups including the Victorian Educators' Group and the Heritage Fruits Group. Local groups include Apollo Bay, Eastern Suburbs, Mountain Districts, South Eastern Suburbs, North East Ranges and Yarra Valley What's New? Please visit the Heritage Fruits Group homepage and try the online fruit database Membership Information About Special Interest Groups Local Groups Events ... Home © Permaculture Melbourne Inc. 2002 Use of this site signifies your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions

64. Green Phoenix Home Fall Winter Weekend permaculture Design Certificate Course Epworth Camp and Retreat Center and Green Phoenix permaculture are pleased to present a http://green-phoenix.org/

65. Avant-Gardening: Creative Organic Gardening - Permaculture (permanent Culture) I permaculture permanent culture) is an approach to everyday life that integrates plants, animals, landscape, structures. http://www.avant-gardening.com/permaculture.html

Home Page Sitemap Botany Basics "You Can Grow!" Workshops ... Recommend This Site GIANNANGELO FARMS SOUTHWEST AVANT-GARDENING: CREATIVE ORGANIC GARDENING "Permaculture" “Permaculture is a way of living which promotes a harmonious balance between all forms of life within the ecosystem.” PERMACULTURE (permanent culture) is an approach to everyday life that integrates plants, animals, landscape, structures; people who purposely design all the facets of their lives to enhance environmental sustainability within a permanent, sustainable agricultural and cultural system - a diverse, complex eco-system, where the all of the elements interact in mutually beneficial ways to produce a whole which is greater than the sum of its parts. Permanent is from the Latin "permanens" - to remain to the end, to persist throughout. Culture is from the Latin "cultura" - meaning the cultivation of land, or the intellect. It is a philosophy, an ethic of caring for the earth and working with, not against nature with an attitude of thoughtful observation, an action-meditation - rather than undirected and thoughtless labor. A way of looking beyond a single-product system, and a means to leave the earth richer than we found it. Its aim is to create self-maintaining, efficient, and highly productive agricultural eco-systems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural eco-systems.

66. Appleseed Permaculture, Appleseed Permaculture We re offering special holiday permaculture pacakges for the sustainable design of homes, gardens, farms, and businesses. Design packages make excellent http://www.appleseedpermaculture.com/

Happy Holidays from AppleSeed Permaculture! Click here for more info AppleSeed Permaculture performs land-use design and consulting and based on the principles of permaculture design. We design, teach, and research productive ecosystems for farms, homes, and communities. Services include: • Site & Master Planning for Sustainable Developments; Energy, Water, and "Waste" systems AppleSeed Permaculture collaborates with a diversity of ecological designers and world-changing organizations to co-create sustainable landscapes, living spaces, and land-based livelihoods. We perform cutting-edge research on carbon-sequestering perennial agriculture, teach News AppleSeed Permaculture offers holiday permaculture packages! Upcoming Events Permaculture Design Certification Course @ Camp Epworth: Weekend 04 Permaculture: The Global Movement @ NOFA-MA Winter Conference Multi-purpose Edible Perennials @ NOFA-NY Winter Conference Permaculture in Action! Forest Garden Design Course @ Camp Epworth Permaculture Design Course @ Sirius Ecovillage Creative Commons License

67. What Is Permaculture? - Cooperating With Nature To Create Biosystems For Human L permaculture comes from permanent culture . The practical goal is the creation of sustainable biosystems that provide for their own needs and recycle their http://wilderdom.com/permaculture/permaculture.html

Back to Permaculture What is Permaculture? The goal of permaculture is cooperating with nature in order to create sustainable biosystems for human living. Permaculture comes from "permanent culture". The practical goal is the creation of sustainable biosystems that provide for their own needs and recycle their waste. The word refers to a set of design principles developed by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren and launched with their classic book "Permaculture One" (1978). Permaculture is a design philosophy encompassing diverse but inter-related fields, including gardening/horticulture, architecture, ecology, community design, and systems theory. Basically, the principles are about "finding the right way" to work with the local environment to create sustainable living. Permaculture does not eschew all technology (trogloditism). Permaculture makes efficient use of knowledge to create a productive surrounding flora, fauna, and community system, based on the principles of nature. This is not as hard as it sounds - nature is very powerful and within a few years, even living in an apartment, people can create remarkably productive local biosystems. But permaculture does involve giving up a lot of modern ways of thinking and behaving.

68. Permaculture: Ten Steps To An Organic No-dig Garden Organic permaculture takes the closed loop one step further to include insects both pest and predator. When pesticides are used against insect pests, http://www.safecom.org.au/permaculture.htm

fixing australia home refugees sustainable earth ... member log in name: email: www This site home the project membership volunteers ... donations documents contact us section hub permaculture vermiculture nature's soil a salt monster holistic farming ... Silencing The Climate Change Prophets ABC Four Corners lifts the lid off government gagging of those who know and should tell us, and the Howard government's well-worn mantra "don't mention the refugees" remains paramount, also for millions of climate refugees. Human Rights Watch: the Anti-Terrorism Bill In order to protect freedom of expression, "urging" action must not be criminalized unless it is directed at inciting imminent lawless action.... Raise the Flag and Cry Merdeka The first traditional Papuan boat, a canoe with outriggers, arrived on Australian shores this week from West Papua. Will the Indonesian government be successful in its fierce lobbying... ASIO's Terrorism Powers and Democracy The amendments to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 are amongst the most concerning of the Howard government's legislative initiatives. A Citizens Guide to Climate Refugees While the Earth has always endured natural climate change variability, we are now facing the possibility of irreversible climate change in the near future.

69. Welcome | Permaculture North permaculture North is a group of over 280 people with an amazing array of skills in self reliance, energy water conservation, qualified permaculture http://permaculturenorth.org.au/

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70. What Is Permaculture? permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted thoughtful observation rather than protracted thoughtless http://www.heathcote.org/PCIntro/2WhatIsPermaculture.htm

Lesson Two What is permaculture? In this lesson you will learn: One definition of permaculture The term permaculture has many definitions The origin of permaculture Who is practicing permaculture "Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature; of protracted & thoughtful observation rather than protracted & thoughtless labour; of looking at plants & animals in all their functions, rather than treating any area as a single-product system." Bill Mollison (from the permaculture.net website) This definition of permaculture expresses a basic concept in permaculture - examining and following nature's patterns. Permaculture advocates designing human systems based on natural ecosystems. But, there are many other definitions of permaculture, just as there are many definitions of sustainable living. The term permaculture is a contraction of the words "permanent," "agriculture,” and “culture.” Although the original focus of permaculture was sustainable food production, the philosophy of permaculture has expanded over time to encompass economic and social systems.  It is a dynamic movement that is still evolving.  For example, some practitioners are integrating spirituality and personal growth work into the framework of permaculture. What is the origin of permaculture?

71. Permaculture Links & Resources In Canada & Beyond Introduction gateway to permaculture resources, consultants, organizations, courses, workshops, jobs, internships, demonstrations, links, etc., http://www.planetfriendly.net/permaculture.html

Home Calendar GoodWork Post an Event/Job ... Donate Permaculture Links, Resources, Workshops... What is Permaculture? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture www.permacultureactivist.net/intro/PcIntro.htm Permaculture Links, Resources, Opportunities www.permacultureactivist.net www.permaculture.net www.permacultureactivist.net/pcresources/NorthAmerica.htm directory.google.com/Top/Science/Environment/Sustainability/Permaculture/ ... www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html#books (Section 7) http://www3.telus.net/permaculture/ www.sustainablelivingnetwork.org Earthaven Ecovillage, North Carolina www.permacultureactivist.net/culturesedge/Culture'sEdge.htm www.permaculture.net/courses/ www.planetfriendly.net/learn.html www.planetfriendly.net/organic.html#workshops ... www.planetfriendly.net/calendars.html Some 2004 Permaculture Courses in Ontario May in Toronto May at Everdale, near Toronto July, near Orangeville August, near Ottawa More: www.planetfriendly.net/calendar/ (search for permaculture Bob Ewing, Thunder Bay ON, 807-474-6794 www.restoretheearth.ca

72. Permaculture Magazine - Solutions For Sustainable Living permaculture Magazine, solutions for sustainable living. Articles, news, reviews, solutions, courses, classified ads etc. Helping to promote ecovillages, http://www.permaculture-magazine.co.uk/

Permaculture is one of the few useful weapons we already have in any looming war on terminal climate change. David Ransom, New Internationalist Euros6.00 / US$6.99 / CAN$8.99 PERMACULTURE MAGAZINE Solutions For Sustainable Living This leading environmental magazine gets to the heart of permaculture and sustainable living internationally. It features practical thought provoking articles on organic gardening, sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, climate change, peak oil, eco-villages, alternative technology, eco-architecture, personal and community development and much more. Packed with informative articles, readers solutions, DIY designs, news, reviews, book, tool and product reviews, letters, classifieds and details of a wide range of related courses. View Basket purchase current issue ISSUE 55 SPRING 2008 Inside this issue: EDITORIAL Maddy Harland discusses the relationship between sustainability, culture and time. THE ROAD TO ZERO CARBON BRITAIN Paul Allen explains the urgent case for national and international action on climate change and presents a coherent national plan for Britain.

73. ORGANIC AND PERMACULTURE GARDENING Margaret Van Emmerik s Homepage on permaculture, Gardening and much more The Sixth International permaculture Conference and Convergence in Perth, http://www.greatdreams.com/garden.htm

updated 3-11-06 ORGANIC AND PERMACULTURE GARDENING HOW TO FARM THE OLD FASHIONED WAY INTERNET GARDENING PERMACULTURE WEB LINK AND DISCUSSION GROUP THE WORM FARM ... VITAL DESIGN Links from Vital Design: Farming and gardening with worms Composter's Forum - Vermicomposting Basic vermiculture (Campus Center for Appropriate Technology) http://homepage.third-wave.com/wormpage/ ... Saving seed from most garden veggies at STSE Wildflower Phenology - The Dawes Arboretum East (Newark, Ohio http://www.dawesarb.org/phenwww2.htm Oklahoma Wildflowers by Charles S. Lewallen Table of Contents Ordered by Date http://www.biosurvey.ou.edu/okwild/toc_date.html The Botanic Sorting Machine http://www.euronet.nl/users/mbleeker/folis/bsmain-e.html Times for Wildflowers of the Southern Appalachians http://ncnatural.com/wildflwr/blmtime.html Phenology of New York State Rare Plants The New York Natural Heritage Program ftp://ftp.heritage.tnc.org/pub/nhp/us/ny/plants2.html Wild Flower Notesof Ithaca/Tompkins County (New York) Dan Eckstrom's Wildflower Web Page http://cribbage.cit.cornell.edu/flowers/flowers.html

74. Davis Permaculture Users' Group Editor s note Continuing our regular feature of displaying a permaculture Design, in this issue we display the work of Michael Corbett, designer and http://www.dpug.blogspot.com/

Davis Permaculture Users' Group one part skillshare + one part studygroup + one part workparty + one part community building exercise = DPUG Friday, April 20, 2007 upcoming DPUG meeting Stay tuned for information on the DPUG inaugural meeting! Posted by Wendy at 10:00 AM 0 comments Labels: meeting Thursday, March 08, 2007 Well, here's one with really short notice - it's today (March 8 th Mushroom Cultivation Workshop Time: 8:00 PM Location: Agrarian Effort Co-op (TB 15 on-campus) An awesome lecture/workshop on mushroom cultivation (specifically oysters and shiitakes ), given by Prof. Mike Davis. - info gathered from Daviswiki unfortunately does not contain contact information or give a general idea where in the world Agrarian Effort Co-op is (for those of us clueless about many UCD campus locations)... good luck! And Project Compost is continuing their fine tradition of offering free composting workshops for everybody: Free Backyard Composting Workshop !! Time: 11:00 AM Location: Student Co-op (across from Regan Dr) Learn how to transform your leaves and kitchen scraps into BLACK GOLD! It is easy and fun to make a backyard compost pile, and this workshop will show you the ropes! All are welcome, the workshop is free and fun! For more information, contact Project Compost at (530) 754-8227 or by email:

75. Millison Ecological Home Millison Ecological, central Arizona s permaculture and Design Company. Complete permaculture landscaping and design services http://www.millisonecological.com/

Andrew Millison is the host of a television pilot about sustainable living called EARTH CURRENT Click the icons below to watch: What is sustainability? Composting Toilets What is permaculture? Making Fire Applied Common Sense Visit with Abo-Dude Visit with Abo-Dude Organic Rap Prayer Special thanks to: Millison Ecological Inc. is a licensed residential landscape design and construction company based in Prescott, AZ. We specialize in landscapes based on permaculture principles that encourage sustainable landscaping and gardening practices. We create beautiful and artistic landscapes, install rainwater catchment and greywater systems, restore native ecosystems, and teach basic permaculture workshops. New EcoHood Sustainable Home Improvement Grant!

76. Welcome To Sustainable Ireland permaculture is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally The most misunderstood aspect of permaculture design is the importance of a clear http://www.sustainable.ie/resources/agriculture/permaculture/index.htm

Contact Us Home Resources PERMACULTURE PERMACULTURE Permaculture by Marcus McCabe READ MORE... OTHER TOPICS Permaculture Organic Farming Biodynamics Sustainable Forestry BOOKS Earth Users Guide to Permaculture - Rosemary Morrow Permaculture in a Nutshell - Patrick Whitefield Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms - Paul Stamets The Book of Bamboo: A Comprehensive Guide to this Remarkable Plant, Its Uses and Its History -David Farrelly The Mushroom Cultivator: A practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home - Paul Stamets and JS Chilton Plants for the Future - Ken Fern WEBSITES Permaculture International Permaculture Magazine back to top

77. KOOTENAY PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE Education In Organic Agriculture Kootenay permaculture a centre for research, design, consulting, education apprenticeship, sustainable living organic agriculture agroforestry in British http://www3.telus.net/permaculture/

78. Permaculture www.permaculture.co.za/ 2k - Cached - Similar pages Crystal Waters Ecovillagepermaculture - Eco-sustainability While you are here, learn more from the various experts at Crystal Waters, in the field of permaculture and http://www.permaculture.co.za/

79. Wilder Institute Conscious permaculture design reweaves the web of fertile and sophisticated landscapes where humans, plants, animals, and our collective spirits belong and http://www.permaculturenow.com/

Home Permaculture Design Courses Port Townsend Reports From the Field ... Donate Now The Wilder Institute Next Generation Permaculture Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Wilder website. We hope you enjoy learning about our programs, projects and practices for building thriving and abundant communities. Our team works mostly in the Pacific Northwest, Central America, and Hawai'i, and we collaborate extensively with a dynamic network of permaculturalists throughout the world. Our mission is to: Teach and practice sustainable design Promote intergenerational skill-sharing Develop and showcase appropriate technologies Support local economies and self-sufficiency initiatives Create a network of permaculture plant nurseries Eat delicious locally grown food with friends and neighbors Consume less, share more, and have fun! Here you'll find information about our design courses, workshops, ongoing design projects, plant nurseries, and plans for a new Sustainable Design Institute in Port Townsend, Washington. "Conscious permaculture design reweaves the web of fertile and sophisticated landscapes where humans, plants, animals, and our collective spirits belong and are welcome."

80. Fungi Perfecti® Mushrooms And Permaculture Adapted from permaculture with a Mycological Twist , a chapter from Paul Stamets book Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms. http://www.fungi.com/mycotech/permaculture.html

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