The Permaculture Podcast
1) The Hard Work of Permaculture is Boring
In this episode, I talk about something that we don’t address enough: the hard work of Permaculture is boring. It’s not heroic. It doesn’t make for a great YouTube short or video to add to your story....Show More
2) Update: We Bought a House in Cleveland
An update with a bit of big news: we found, made a winning offer on a house in Cleveland, Ohio! When I decided to relaunch the show, I knew it was going to be a rollercoaster-like adventure, with poss...Show More
3) Q&A: Beginner Mistakes (#1)
Today, I want to talk about another question from Owen: "What are some common mistakes beginners make in permaculture design, and how can they be avoided?" The thoughts shared in this episode are only...Show More
4) Moving to a New City
My family and I are in the process of finding a house in a new city, which will bring a new future for us and the show. Listen to find out more about where we're going and what this means for The Perm...Show More
5) Q&A: Putting a Permaculture System to Rest for Winter
Today's question comes from Owen: What does it look like to put a permaculture garden to bed for the winter? Mulching / tilling / planting cover crops / none of the above / something else?
6) Q&A: Growing a Whole Nutrition Landscape
The question for this episode is from Geoff:  I'd love to hear your thoughts about how homestead sites can create a "whole nutrition" landscape with permaculture. What I mean, is that a "healthy bal...Show More
7) Q&A: Bushcrafting - Books for Beginners
In this episode are resources you can use to learn more about building shelters, creating cordage, creating your first everyday carry, foraging for food, elevating that food to cuisine, and the basics...Show More
8) What to do when the world is on fire
Thoughts from a conversation with my friend Nathan, on how we can act in a world on fire, when we know we're not able to protest or be in the streets.Question: What causes and organizations do you sup...Show More
9) Designing Out the Designer
A response to Geoff's comment about designing out the designer, from my recent episode about my design process.What I'm Reading: People and PermacultureWhat I'm Listening To (Music Video): Psycho Kill...Show More
10) Q&A: Client-Centered Design
In the first of the new, Q&A episodes, Owen asks:"What is your design process? (site analysis, implementation, and how you approach a design)"