ARTICLES TO INSPIRE EARTH CARE...

Change-makers and Active Hope Aug 28, 2023

So you've ever heard of something called permaculture (if not read this)! It's the most effective way of taking care of the Earth and our surroundings in a really natural and sustainable way. This article explores the topic of 'change-makers' - who they are, what they do and how they face...

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9 Pathways to Get Skilled in Sustainability! Aug 27, 2023

Living a permaculture lifestyle means living more sustainably, so we have designed our curriculum with hands-on lessons + monthly zero-waste challenges into this program to help you transform your life to live well and grow abundantly, without costing the earth. 

Below, you will...

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Sweet Leaf - Sauropus androgynus Aug 23, 2023

Keynotes: Use as shrub layer in food forest or hedge, poultry feed, medicinal, eat leaves and flowers. 

In my household, this plant is referred to as daddy's leaf. Why? Blake, EartheArtisan would pack it in our kids lunch box and was the first teach them at the youngest of age...

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Mushroom Plant ~ Rungia Klossii Aug 23, 2023

Keynotes: Herbaceous layer, protects soil from erosion, use as edging, plant into shaded areas, eat leaves. 

For any that doesn't like to or can't drink milk, this plant is a great way ally for nourishing your body with calcium in a plant based form. It is a unique, as a...

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Cultivating An Abundance Mindset Aug 21, 2023

In a world often driven by scarcity, the concept of abundance thinking shines as a guiding light, offering a transformative perspective that aligns seamlessly with the principles of permaculture. This article points to the notion of the 8 forms of wealth as a multi-dimensional way to think of...

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What is Permaculture Herbalism? Aug 14, 2023

Are you interested in plant medicine? 

I have leaned on the power of plants to heal from illness, improve my overall health and during the recent years, to support me through mental and emotional upsets. 

When I began my permaculture journey, I simply wanted to...

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Celery Taro - Colocasia esculenta May 05, 2023

Keynotes: Plant in herbaceous layer, protects soil, eat leaves, stems and corms cooked.

In the realm of tropical edible gardening, I frequently swap out conventional vegetables – the kind that people usually grab from supermarket shelves – with more sustainable alternatives...

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Ceylon Spinach - Basella alba/rubra Apr 18, 2023

Ceylon Spinach - Basella alba/rubra

Get acquainted with the nutritious and delicious edible plants that almost grow themselves so you can create food security in your home garden. This blog provides the keynotes for use, my anecdotal experience, placement in my permaculture system, plus...

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Aibika -  Abelmoschus manihot Apr 18, 2023

Keynotes: Plant in shrub layer of a food forest, protects the soil, can eat leaves, high in silica used for compost teas.

I have 2 varieties in my garden; the red-stemmed wide leaf featured in the image above is great for using to wrap food. The other has leaves shaped like hands seen...

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The Incredible Edibles Superfood Plant List Apr 18, 2023

If you want to know about the best 32 plants to grow in your tropical (or subtropical) garden for health and well-being for not only you who eat them but also for regenerating land too - look no further!

I have written an entire e-book and published a book about them, but if you want some of the...

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Tropical Planting Guide - A List of Plants Annual Vegetable Gardening Mar 31, 2023

Tropical gardening can be easy if you know what you are doing. It is true to say that it is a whole different experience to temperate climates in which much of the information out there teaches. This article offers some insight into the best growing times with respect to our wet and dry...

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The Art and Science of Permaculture Feb 06, 2023

When I say, "my garden is my beautiful masterpiece", I echo Claude Monet. It’s true; I am proud of my creative endeavour that produces much organic food for my family and extends our living space beyond our home. Yet art is often experienced and interpreted differently by each person, so...

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