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: Bonjour from Beautiful Brittany Timcognito, Jul 20, 2017 at 2:00 PM
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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: [Technical Forum Question] RSS/ API Features? Tildesam, Jul 21, 2017 at 7:40 AM
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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: Planting cedar hedge to save energy Greathomesteader, Jul 21, 2017 at 8:46 PM
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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: songbird's roost songbird, Jul 14, 2017
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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: The Current State of the Permaculture Movement vs. Our Goal to Change the World for the Better John "aspire123.com" Oden, Jul 15, 2017
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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: How to Brace a sturdy fence post - No poor concrete Greathomesteader, Jul 21, 2017 at 8:51 PM
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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: Ōtākaro Orchard mischief, Feb 28, 2017
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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: Chicken roost - Simple way for making one Greathomesteader, Jul 21, 2017 at 8:55 PM
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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: Vegetable Bins for food storage - Idea Greathomesteader, Jul 21, 2017 at 8:50 PM
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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: I am looking for a comprehensive book on seed saving songbird, Jul 14, 2017
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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: Paid Opportunity to Establish Permaculture Site Danita, Jul 12, 2017
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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: Looking for people to share land a little west of the great divide... MarlaBS, Jun 19, 2017
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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: Online Dating Romance for Permies Wayne Hutchinson, Jul 21, 2017 at 1:09 AM
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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: ASIA Permaculture - courses, people, information Lin Zhao, May 25, 2017
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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: Permaculture Consulting Group in Asia [email protected], Feb 3, 2017
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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: organic/permaculture farming co operative venture philby, Feb 5, 2017
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