As off-grid living becomes more popular among those seeking sustainable lifestyles, one groundbreaking technology stands out: biochar. This versatile solution not only addresses critical needs such as improving soil health, enhancing agricultural productivity, and providing clean water, but also aligns Read More
Spend a beautiful day on the coolest farm you’ll find in Lee County at the ECHO Global Food & Farm Festival! Saturday kicks off the Festival with our annual Farm Day! Try touring a tropical rainforest demonstration or learning about Read More
Within our previous discussions on ‘permaculture’, we defined that as being a ‘holistic design system for creating sustainable human settlements and food production systems.’ The basic ethical tenants of which are to 1.) care for the earth, 2.) care for Read More
Guideposts might be the perfect word to describe what are the foundational ethics of permaculture. And while that is a general term, it clarifies the ultimate purpose for their existence. However, in order to uncover the collective value of the Read More
It was back in 1978 when two farmer friends, Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, first coined the term; ‘permaculture’. They formulated the concept in opposition to Western industrialized methods and in congruence with Indigenous or traditional knowledge . They defined permaculture as Read More
