Creating a Dream Permaculture Homestead in Central Texas
The American Dream is evolving, and more people are thinking beyond suburban homes to consider sustainable homesteads, off-grid living, and nature-based dwellings. A Permaculture Homestead is one of the most popular ways to build a sustainable lifestyle, especially in regions like Central Texas. This guide will help you create your own sustainable homestead using permaculture […]
Permaculture Landscaping vs Organic vs Traditional: Which Design Is Right For Your Space?
As environmental consciousness grows, homeowners and landscape professionals are seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional garden design. Permaculture design is revolutionizing the landscaping industry by offering a regenerative, eco-friendly approach that goes beyond typical organic practices. In this comprehensive guide, discover how permaculture design principles create beautiful, productive spaces that benefit both people and the environment. […]
3 Erosion Control Techniques to Drought & Flood Proof Your Land
After hosting a permablitz on our land (a volunteer workday focusing on permaculture projects) the weekend of January 14th 2017, over 200 trees, shrubs, asparagus and alliums were planted and watered in by a nice steady rain over the weekend and early week that culminated in a nice long thunderstorm Wednesday morning. As the soils became […]
Black Magic: The Secrets of Amazonian Fertility
Bones. Charcoal. Ash. Blood. Feces. Food waste. Pottery shards. Before I began my journey into permaculture and regenerative ecology, if you asked me why someone would gather and bury these things together, I would have guessed at some kind of disgusting voodoo magic ritual. But for those initiated into the alchemy of composting and soil […]
