We love teaching and learning by example. That’s why we’re sharing these permaculture examples with you. From our collective decades of experience and experimentation, we’ve got many tales of what works and what doesn’t. Check out these posts to learn more about real-life permaculture.
After watching lots of video online, Josh had the impression that permaculture was like “gardening on crack.” Then he took the Wild Abundance Permaculture Design Course (PDC) and learned that it’s all that and so much more. In 2017, Josh and his wife, Rachael, came up to Asheville to participate in our PDC. Josh did […]
Elaeagnus multiflora Goumi berries (not gummy bears) are one of our favorite springtime treats. They’re beautifully bright red with silver speckles and are both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Plus, their seeds have significant amounts essential fatty acids. Not to mention, they’re ripe at the very beginning of fruit and berry season (May around here), and they’re […]
Building and maintaining community connections are essential parts of permaculture and living off the land. Here are seven ways to incorporate community into a land-search. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. We hope this list will help you to explore what’s right for you. Buy land from friends When you buy a parcel of […]
There are lots of ways to make money while living off the land. They range from relatively passive, to highly intensive. Some involve bringing people to your land, while others involve bringing the fruits of your land to where people are who want them. As you consider these options, think about what you enjoy spending […]
Weeding the garden is nobody’s favorite task, but it needs to happen in order to reap an abundant harvest. That’s why learning how to weed a garden efficiently and effectively is especially important. Choosing the right weeding tools is key. We’ll highlight a few of our favorites below. Additionally, weeding in a timely way, before […]
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