The Permaculture Student Online makes Swale ditches to hold water.

In this episode, you will learn how a family has converted 1.5 acres of grass, weeds and trash into a productive organic farm t hat produces 25% of the food the family eats and is growing to increase that number. John will take you on a tour of this farm, sharing with you all the […]

Just how relevant is a periodical that’s been in print for 225 years – from a time in which our society was deeply connected to the land? With a blend of wisdom from nature and wit from mankind, you’ll be surprised by the practicality and entertainment value of this annual publication with tide tables to […]

There are over 40 million acres of lawn in North America. In their current form, these unproductive expanses of grass represent a significant financial and environmental cost. However, viewed through a different lens, they can also be seen as a tremendous source of opportunity. Access to land is a major barrier for many people who […]

Yes, you can make your own anti-biotics at home. I’ll show you how to make a really super powerful one (it’s easy to do). Anyone can do it. Most people will want to do this in their backyards or on a patio. But I suppose you could do it indoors too. This one I’ll show […]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a yurt? We’re inviting you into our 20′ self built yurt to check it out.

After watching this episode, you will learn John’s answers to these questions, and probably learn a few things along the way as well.

John will first give you a tour around the farm, and take you through the fruit tree orchards and share many of the different fruits and vegetables they are growing to feed the local community. You will discover some of the carbohydrate rich crops they grow at the Three Sisters Farm which includes Taro, Cassava […]

Building with reclaimed materials are pretty much the way things go around here. Here’s Nick with what you need to know to look for treasure in someone else’s trash.

In this episode, you will learn John’s opinions on teaching the youth of today the importance of where food comes from, and the best food to eat. John will share his opinions on why a permaculture food forest garden makes more sense in a sub-tropical climate that a raised bed garden that often are left […]