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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The “Slow Food” movement celebrates the antithesis of “fast food”. Slow food is created by artisans, hobbyists, and modern homesteaders using care and respect for the environment. Our local slow food organization is Slow Food Russian River.
Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic organization that supports a bio diverse sustainable food supply, local producers, [...]

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 [...]

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Permaculture table at Maker Faire, and a huge thanks to Aliza from Baltimore DIY Squad for traveling cross-country to help spread the word about permaculture! I really enjoyed talking with everyone, and especially to meet regular Permie.net readers and subscribers. Wow!
We got a number of [...]

Common Ground Organic Garden Supply and Education Center is on my must-visit list for the peninsula. I’ll bet their demonstration garden is fantastic!
Check out these great classes and events, plant starts, and seeds by packet or teaspoon. And their web site includes helpful information like vegetable planting companions and a planting calendar.
Common Ground [...]