I’ve seen some posts from influential bloggers recently that make some interesting criticisms of permaculture.
From author Sharon Astyk, we have Permaculture Future?: Part I and Permaculture Future? Part II. And then from Rob Hopkins from Transition Culture, we have Responding to Sharon Astyk on Permaculture and Transition.
Both essays are long and make [...]

Here’s an enjoyable video from Occidental Arts and Ecology Center about their permaculture classes. If you’ve been thinking about taking a class, this gives you an idea of what it’s all about. And if you’ve already taken one, it’s sure to bring back happy memories. Enjoy!

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Starhawk has posted some great videos, including this one of Sebastopol permie Erik Ohlsen of Permaculture Artisans. Starhawk and Ohlsen are also teachers for Earth Activist Training. Here, Erik walks through an extensive permaculture site he designed and talks about its elements and the design process.
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Permaculture Principles is a website companion to David Holmgren’s book, Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability.

The site features a wealth of knowledge about the permaculture ethics and design principles. To see how these all connect, visit the Flower page, which includes an MP3 of Holmgren discussing this info graphic.
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Here’s a great introduction to Permculture featuring one of my own teachers, Penny Livingston-Stark. It’s a good one to bookmark for those times when someone asks you what this permaculture stuff is all about. And for days when you might need the boost of a little re-inspiration.: