Permaculturenews

  1. Before We Begin

    1. Introduce Yourself Here

      Don't be shy. We are all here to help, learn, share and encourage you on your permaculture journey. Start a new thread in this forum to introduce yourself. You could also come back to that thread and keep us all updated as you progress... Your introduction page could become your own Permaculture Blog.
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      Latest: Hi from North Western Australia songbird, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:25 AM
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    2. Forum Info and Questions

      How to use these forums, how they work, and "why can't we have ...?" = )
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      Latest: Swaling on Flatland : Help.... Ole kluften, Mar 12, 2019
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  2. Permaculture Forums

    1. Planting, growing, nurturing Plants

      Permaculture principles in action, encompassing plants, veggies, trees, composting etc.
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      Latest: Companion plants for banana and papaya circle songbird, Mar 19, 2019 at 12:31 AM
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    2. Members' Systems

      Talk is cheap, so show us what you're doing. Create a thread about your permaculture system and keep it updated with design layouts, pictures, descriptions, harvests, etc. Check out what everyone else is doing in their systems, too.
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      Latest: Mischiefs' Folly songbird, Mar 19, 2019 at 1:01 AM
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    3. The big picture

      Debate on politics, energy, conservation, oil, natural resources, GM crops, dodgy science, and social, psychological, spiritual bits & pieces. Discuss, trade links, rant and rave!
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      Latest: Re-Designing Refugee Communities, Settlement Design, Large Community Site Design Marcus Busby, Mar 16, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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    4. Designing, building, making and powering your life

      If it's designed, built, or needs power it's in here. Topics include homes, electricity, watering systems, fences, pens, coops, dams, swales, filtration & greywater, toilets & plumbing, killer androids...
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      Latest: 12.5 SETTLEMENT AND HOUSE DESIGN (humid cool to cold) 9anda1f, Nov 30, 2018
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    5. News from around the damp planet

      News, articles, videos local and international. Feel free to post
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      Latest: Ethiopia Church forests grantvdm, Mar 19, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    6. Breeding, Raising, Feeding and Caring for Animals

      From Chickens to Earth worms. If you have an animal or insect related question or article, Post it here. (TRIAL FORUM)
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      Latest: Simple forumula for feeding the world? songbird, Dec 15, 2018
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    7. Recipes & Remedies

      Family heirloom recipes, recipes from home grown greens, reds, whites and everything in between...seasonal and regional culture, favorite nosh, Mum's or even Mom's apple pie, seasonal recipes. What is the best rhubarb fool recipe? Can chokos really be eaten? Also includes (for now) concoctions, remedies, cleaners, recommended books.
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      Latest: Acorn Recepies???? shark, Feb 13, 2019
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    8. Put Your Questions to the Experts!

      Ask your questions, and we'll put the best ones to experienced permaculturists for their answers. Answers will be in the form of video responses - embedded in the thread.
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      Latest: Dairy cattle in permaculture system. songbird, Mar 1, 2019
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  3. Connecting with other people...

    1. Jobs, projects, courses, training, WWOOFing, volun

      Anything about permaculture projects, courses, jobs or training programs you're offering or have been on.
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      Latest: spring gathering in the forest garden, 22.-31.3.2019 Allmende, Feb 20, 2019
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    2. Buy, sell, trade, give away & exchange

      Sell a chook, buy a self-sufficient lifestyle, swap seeds or trade veges. And anything in between. Yum yum.
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      Latest: Land Share Project / Land For Use in Alberta, Canada Kobyn Schlichter, Mar 16, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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    3. General chat

      Shoot the breeze in here. If you've got something of topic or for general discussion, post it here!
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      Latest: Rat Bait mischief, Mar 13, 2019
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    4. Permaculture Groups, Contacts Activities Anounceme

      Contact details for permaculture groups around the world. Details of meeting times and places. Special announcements of field days, activities, working bees, lectures. Help needed or offered. Information to help other groups. (An especially good lecturer or successful activity for example). Requests for help from incorporated groups. Links to permaculture (and like-minded) group websites and newsletters
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      Latest: SEARCH FOR A PERMACULTURE FAMILY - Dating site needed Cornonthecob, Jan 19, 2018
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    5. Permaculture consultants, businesses, resources

      Permaculture consultants, businesses, resources. Post your C/V and special interests and abilities here. Put a link to, or information on your permaculture business or consultancy. -no spam please.
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      Latest: Purple Pear Organics. purplepear, Aug 31, 2018
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    6. Environmental and Health Professionals Interested

      This is a forum where government and other employees in the health and environmental health fields, who are also interested in permaculture and its holistic solutions can discuss (and alert others to) latest trends and policies and work together and strategise for a better future.
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      Latest: Possible Articles of Healthline or Environmental Health Journals Claire Davies, Feb 15, 2019
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  4. Moderation