Because we all live surrounded by a constantly changing climate, it is important for us to remain environmentally aware and active. Many families in Southwest Florida are facing reconstruction of their present homes, while others are needing to completely rebuild! Read More
Join us for this kickoff of the Florida Gardening season! Learn from experienced ECHO staff and local plant enthusiasts as you’re Making your Florida Garden Thrive! There will also be a session on Bunches of Bananas, not to mention a 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
Cannabis is a known healing plant that has existed for thousands of years. In recent decades, the re-emergence of cannabis as a prominent and viable source of food, fuel, and fiber, and medicine has caused a groundswell of interest in Read More
Ready or not, here they come are! Tiny homes and tiny living have become a part of America’s residential landscape. And it comes as no surprise, given the US economy’s inversely proportional relation between the federal minimum wage rates versus Read More
As the founder and creator of Mindful SWFL, I want to take a moment to Thank You for visiting! I’d also like to let you know what you can expect to find within our site. Over the past 10+ years Read More
