Sustainability, what does that word actually mean, anyway? Sustainable, a word that’s become hugely popular over the last twenty odd years, one hears it at conferences, all over social media, in permaculture courses, and everywhere in between. You’ve probably heard or seen it on grocery store labels, corporate mission statements, and your
Six months ago I joined the board of an organization called Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County, ELOYC for short. I had met them at our library, where a permaculture designer gave a lecture on Food Forests, and when I started chatting with the neighbor to my left, I found out that ELOYC
This is part of a new series of blog posts for beginner gardeners. These posts may be a little shorter and more specific in nature. Many people feel intimidated when they first hear about Permaculture. There’s so much to learn! Pathways, water capture, biodiversity and tree guilds, even the placement of dams!
