(Conversation recorded on March 13th, 2023) Show Summary: On this episode, permaculture expert and educator Andrew Millison joins us to unpack how we can better design our societal infrastructure and agriculture to be more attuned with the water, solar, and “geomorphic” conditions of our surroundings. When critical resources become scarce, it is more important than…
Category: Gardening
How to Make a Compost Toilet with a Wheelie Bin
Learn more with my free 4-part Permaculture Masterclass series, here: https://www.discoverpermaculture.com/a/12454/e3i2ci3L For those that would like an overview of compost toilets, head here: https://youtu.be/tCabwJ1MRBs Compost toilets can be made with materials found just about anywhere. For a wheelie bin toilet, begin by drilling a hole at the bottom of the bin to attach a ball…
How to Garden the LAZY Way: Harnessing Permaculture Principles for Self-Sufficient Food Production
JOIN THE COMMUNITY FOR FREE – https://www.thrivingwithnature.com/free Welcome to the Thriving with Nature Community, where we explore the wonders of sustainable living and self-sufficiency. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of permaculture and reveal how we have harnessed its principles to create a thriving, “lazy” garden. Join us as we share our…
Introduction to composting | Grow at Home | RHS
Learn the basics of how and why to create your own compost at home with RHS Garden Harlow Carr Team Leader Ali Mundie. Gardening advice, tips & inspiration from the RHS Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_rhs Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhshome/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rhs/ The RHS was founded in 1804, and our core…
Broad acres permaculture design tour – mostly checking on the trees
Started water slow & soak earthworks while participating in a permaculture design course. Earth works 2013 – 2016. Tree planting a continuing effort. #permaculture #permacultureearthworks #permaculturetrees Source
Growing sustainable food at CitySoil Farm using compost made with Loop® biosolids
If we want to have people care about their food systems, they have to learn about it. At CitySoil Farm, nutrients are right at your fingertips and students really get the whole picture about sustainable resources. CitySoil Farm is a demonstration garden at the King County South Treatment Plant in Renton. CitySoil uses compost made…
Exploring Clean and Free Energy
Who knew that repairing the earth could lead to free, clean energy? If we build enough swales and dams in an area, we can create an excess of water that can be dropped vertically over 30 meters or more. By adding air bubbles to the water, we can induce a faster fall than the rise…
How to Make Pallet Compost Bins
Pallets make an easy and inexpensive way to start composting. Pallet compost bins can cost next to nothing or even be free. Gardener Scott explains the different types of pallets and how to use them to create an efficient composting system. Source
Permaculture deer camp
Simple. A healthy ecosytem just so I can eat venison. Hearing a lot of birds on these videos is evidence of the coming abundance. The deer know… #deercamp Source
How to Compost for Beginners
Learn about composting and get more tips on how to utilize this natural mulch in your garden. Composting is a microbial process that converts plant materials such as grass clippings and leaves to a more usable organic soil amendment or mulch. Gardeners have used compost for centuries to increase soil organic matter, improve soil physical…