Weeds Are Our Friends
What Is The Purpose Of Weeds? If you grow your own food or really anything intentionally, you might think of weeds as enemies to your fruits, vegetables, or other plants. I mean, we see them competing...
View ArticleMy Permaculture Journey
By Graham Towerton I was born in rural New South Wales in Australia, in an area dedicated to growing grapes, citrus, olives, vegetables, wheat, rice, and barley. My grandparents were farming grains...
View ArticleEARTH DAY 2023
FOOD FOREST ABUNDANCE LAUNCHES “GROW FREEDOM” CAMPAIGN ON SECOND ANNIVERSARY Celebrate Earth Day Everyday by Turning Your Space Into a Regenerative, Eco-rich Food Forest ON-LOCATION MEDIA OPPORTUNITY...
View ArticleWhy Raw Milk Is Beneficial
Raw milk, also known as unpasteurized milk, is milk that has not been subjected to the process of pasteurization, which involves heating the milk to a high temperature to kill “harmful” bacteria. But...
View ArticlePlanting A Spring Annual Garden
Of course, a permaculture food forest should be the majority of your food planting for so, so many reasons. But planting a spring annual garden can be a great way to add to your food forest, in terms...
View ArticlePermaculture in Urban Settings: Strategies for Small Spaces
Permaculture is a sustainable design system that seeks to create productive and self-sufficient ecosystems by mimicking natural systems. While it is often associated with rural or suburban landscapes,...
View ArticleHomesteading – The How and Why
Homesteading has gained popularity in recent years due to various reasons. One of the primary reasons is a desire for a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle. Many people are becoming more...
View ArticleEmbrace Mindfulness and Wellness Through the Calming Art of Gardening
In this fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety seem to lurk around every corner, finding moments oftranquility and peace can be a true blessing. One remarkable way to achieve this serenity is...
View ArticleCreating a Life of Abundant Living and Peace through Nature Connection
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to feel disconnected from nature and overwhelmed by the demands of daily living. However, by embracing the concept of Food Forest Abundance, we can...
View ArticleChickens – The Permaculture Gateway Animal
By Graham Towerton I completed my permaculture design course with Geoff Lawton and distinctly remembered him calling chickens “the gateway animal of permaculture”, that is the first livestock animal...
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