Tyringham’s Gingerbread House is located on the Santarella Estate in the Berkshires, Western Massachusetts. You can enter through a second story entrance into a large open space with a sitting area with a sofa, hanging chair, and windows that offer views out into the gardens. A bohemian bedroom with full-sized bed is hidden behind a … Read more
In this video you can visit Melliodora, the home of David Holmgren and Su Dennett in Victoria, Australia. David is the co-originator of the permaculture concept and this tour offers an insight into how he and Su have designed their home and gardens according to permaculture design principles. You can tour through the four zones … Read more
This event has multiple purposes: collaboration, experimentation and innovation to move permaculture technology forward experiences for people new to permaculture technology building homesteading skills The Jamboree Format: Attendees can wander among all FIFTEEN of the tracks and participate or observe as much or as little as they like. The instructors will see a project to … Read more
Growing upward, or vertically, can help you make the most of your gardening space by utilizing the area above your garden plot or containers. It is also good for better disease control on vining crops that need good air circulation. From hanging pockets to living walls and trellises these small garden ideas will make you … Read more
Algae is a sustainable material available to designers. It uses photosynthesis to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, thereby reducing environmental impact and purifying the air. It can be used as renewable biofuel or it can act as a highly nutrient-rich food source. Its rapid growth can make it a good alternative for fuel and … Read more
Brent Burge was diagnosed with Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) 22 years ago. ME is a neurological disease affecting multiple systems and causes chronic fatigue. Hence, it is also commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome. Burge said it was good to get the diagnosis as it gave an explanation and understanding of what was happening. However, it … Read more