I’m not sure if it’s really more sustainable or not, but when I have to get supplies for a new project, I always try to opt for a tool to help me make something rather than consumables that I keep having to buy. Recently, I splurged on a soil blocker from Johnny’s Seeds. [...]

We’ve been getting some beautiful rains here in Northern California — a good time to ask yourself what garden projects you might work on this year. Here are some favorites that I’m thinking about!
Build a SeedHouse/MiniGreenhouse!
This is actually a cold frame, a good way to recycle a window or windowed door into a cozy [...]

Penny Livingston-Stark posted this to the Permaculture-SF list with the comment, “I think I have to pinch myself. Am I dreaming?”
I agree! It’s so great to see this kind of support for home-grown food at the White House.
Also check out the complete post with lots of interesting links, Using the [...]

The West County Community Seed Bank has launched their web site!

To create a grassroots community seed bank that supports Sonoma County gardeners with free, locally grown, open-pollinated, pesticide and GMO-free seeds. All gardeners with or with out seeds to share are welcome. We hope that many gardeners will commit to grow out and donate back [...]

Here’s an unusual and unique opportunity coming up locally: help install a professionally designed 5000 square-foot food forest…get hands on and learn how to transform your thirsty lawn into multi-tiered food-producing ecosystem!

In August, Daily Acts conducted a hands-on workshop in sheet-mulching to transform the lawn at Mini-Park (End of LaSalle and Loretta Ave) in [...]

Herb Spirals are a quintessential permaculture project, demonstrating how many elements are combined in an intelligent way to work together. The herb spiral works because different herbs prefer different combinations of humidity and sunlight. The spiral, raising in the center, provides these microclimates in a compact functional space that makes a beautiful addition [...]

Veggie Trader is a nifty site that helps you swap all kinds of produce (not just veggies!) with others in your area.
The concept is simple – just create an account, post what you have (veggies, fruit, nuts, seeds, starts, or other goodies), and indicate what you’d like to trade for. And you can [...]

Here’s an announcement that came via email regarding an exciting initiative in west Sonoma County: a Community Seed Bank with regular seed exchange gatherings. There’s no web site for this yet, so I’ll just past in all the info here:
Our first Community Seed Bank was great fun, we are excited about continuing them the [...]