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The Tools of Permaculture: A Guide to Permaculture Techniques
This is the third part in my permaculture series. Check out Part I: The Permaculture Principles and Part II: A History of Permaculture and its Movers and Shakers. Permaculture is…
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A History of Permaculture and its Movers and Shakers
This is the second part in my permaculture series. Check out Part I: Principles of Permaculture. Permaculture is a process, continually rethought and built upon. It does not belong to…
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The Permaculture Principles
I like to start off my ‘Permaculture Introduction’ workshops by mentioning a few things permaculture is not: Permaculture is not a cult. Permaculture is not about gardening. Permaculture is not the…
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Saving Seeds in Thailand
Street Markets are a staple of Thailand. Walking through one is absorbing; mountains of dried chiles, fresh cut flowers swarming with bees, tropical fruits unfamiliar in the West, flopping catfish…
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What I’m Reading: The One-Straw Revolution
You will recognize the similarity in the name, The One-Straw Revolution, and the name of this website. While I take my name from Paul Cezanne’s quote this book has been…
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Garden Cocktails: Winter on the Southside
The Southside cocktail is a drink of legend. My favorite origin story goes like this: Prohibition era Chicago was a gangland split between the north and south end of town. The…
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Seed Bomb Revolution: Learn How to Make Seed Bombs
Seed bombs are a favorite tool of guerilla gardeners who launch them into hard-to-access areas like fenced lots. I have also seen them at artsy craft sales where hipsters turn…
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What I’m Reading: Sunset Western Garden Book
It would be difficult to find a bookshelf that still houses an encyclopedia. But, there is a joy in searching for information without a screen. The New Sunset Western Garden Book should…
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How to Make Calendula Salve From Your Own Flowers
First, let’s clear some confusion. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a European native that often goes by its common name ‘pot marigold.’ However, the plant that goes by the common name…