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Introduction to Permaculture – 18 part webinar with Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture

ma8u — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:31 +0000

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This is an 18 part 90 minute intro to permaculture webinar with Bill Wilson of Midwest Permaculture in Illinois. Bill has been teaching permaculture for 6 years. He holds 2 PDC Certificates and has Advanced Training in Permaculture Designň and in teaching Permaculture.
Via www.permaculture-media-download.com

No dig garden construction – workshop

ma8u — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:40:12 +0000

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This is the full video of the no dig garden construction workshop from 2009 that the previous quick video was made from. The video features Bob Jones and Myk…
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Composting 365: How to Keep Your Compost Pile Working Year-Round

ma8u — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:56:13 +0000

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After leaves fall from trees, they gradually turn into a soft black substance sometimes referred to as ‘humus.’ This process doesn’t require any help from us. Everything that was once living naturally decomposes and returns to the earth.
Via blog.sustainablog.org

What Is Biochar? | International Biochar Initiative

ma8u — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:34:59 +0000

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This 2,000 year-old practice converts agricultural waste into a soil enhancer that can hold carbon, boost food security and discourage deforestation. The process creates a fine-grained, highly porous charcoal that helps soils retain nutrients and water.
Via www.biochar-international.org

Wildcraft: An Herbal Adventure Game

ma8u — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:09:48 +0000

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Wildcraft! An Herbal Adventure game is a cooperative board game that teaches edible and medicinal plants. For ages 4 to 104.
Via www.learningherbs.com

Permaculture – Greening the Desert Final (2009)

ma8u — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:01 +0000

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Permaculture – Greening the Desert Final (2009) Geoff Lawton elaborates on his successes in the re-greening of desertified, salted lands in Jordan. Permacult…
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3 Methods to Grow Trees in a Desert

ma8u — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:44:56 +0000

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Planting trees in a desert would be very difficult because of lack of water. Here we presents three methods which are successfully implemented.
Via www.ecogreen4us.com

GAIACRAFT – WORKBOOK

ma8u — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:43:56 +0000

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In the spirit of a genuine love for permaculture education and in gratitude to the World Community, this new learning tool is intended to help heal and empower our relationship with ourselves, the Earth and each other. The Gaiacraft Permaculture Workbook shares a collection of universal handouts which string together a larger body of teachings from Bill Mollison, Rosemary Morrow, Geoff Lawton, David Holmgren and Toby Hemenway. It’s edited in collaboration by the Gaiacraft team Delvin Solkinson, Lunaya Shekinah, Jacob Aman, Tamara Griffiths and Ali Ma. This is a unique and practical addition to your understanding and practice of permaculture.
Via gaiacraft.squarespace.com

GROW BIOINTENSIVE (HOW-To Videos) : A Beginner’s Guide from John Jeavons & Cynthia Raiser Jeavons

ma8u — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:52:16 +0000

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With this revolutionary organic gardening method, you will learn to grow more food in less space, to build truly sustainable soil fertility, and to save money by reducing water, energy and fertilizer use!* This self-teaching video series provides an excellent introduction to the GROW BIOINTENSIVE method, and will get you out in the garden and building your soil in 8 easy sessions!
Via www.johnjeavons.info

Nature by Numbers

ma8u — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:58:34 +0000

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A movie inspired on numbers, geometry and nature, by Cristóbal Vila. Go to www.etereaestudios.com for more info: theory behind, stills, screenshots, tutorial…
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