Cultivating ourselves
It’s the first step to enter into conscious relationship with the environment: here’s what unites Yoga and Permaculture Autosufficienza Farm from its beginning, in 2009, has been designed in permaculture with the objective of becoming the change we would like to see in the world. The purpose of the design is to self-produce everything we […]
5 Good reasons to do Permaculture in Italy
Permaculture was born in Australia in the ’70s from the insights of Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. Despite the peculiarity of the Australian territory, the principles of Permaculture are so universal that they can be applied anywhere and, above all, there’s no better time than the present to begin. Even in Italy we have countless […]
Integrate and value the margins
Relationship as a key element in Permaculture design Permaculture was born as a land design system that harmoniously integrates man with the environment and its elements, namely dwelling, food, natural resources, human and social relationships. The objective is to design lasting settlements, as similar as possible to natural ecosystems, through the recognition, use and harmonisation […]
8 plants for the vegetable garden in Permaculture
Permaculture is becoming an increasingly used and appreciated vegetable garden and garden design system. In this article we will see 8 plants that can increase the productivity and health of your vegetable garden, minimising the time to dedicate to its maintenance. Plants help us create healthier ecosystems for our vegetable garden and allow us to […]
Why a swale can be useful in your garden
Previously we have already talked about swales, the contour ditches that serve as retention basins and that collect excess water accumulated following heavy precipitation or snow melting. These are ditches characterised by the downstream embankment not compacted and on which plants, trees and shrubs are planted. Let’s discover what their advantages are even on a […]
10 DIY ideas for your Permaculture project
1. Green rooftops It couldn’t be simpler. To carry out this project the roof can even be flat, provided there is a slight slope to favour water drainage. It’s necessary to ensure that the roof beams are suitable to support the weight of a small amount of soil. Cover the surface with old carpets or […]
The 6 best permaculture books
Have you read here and there on the internet some article or some reference to permaculture and want to know more about it? Or do you already know it but are looking for a practical manual to create your first unconventional vegetable garden? Whatever the motivations that have led you to look for one or […]
How to start a permaculture vegetable garden
Most people who are passionate about a sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature sooner or later come across Permaculture. And besides it’s difficult not to, since it’s a global phenomenon in continuous growth! Many of those who discover Permaculture experience what we could define as “the permaculture effect“, a sense of change or deep realisation, […]
Water in Permaculture
Strategies to obtain soil rich in water Water covers 70% of the globe although unfortunately we can only use a minimal part of it as 97% is salt water. Of the 3% of fresh water, ¾ are trapped in ice and 50% of what remains is found underground at more than 700 metres depth, enclosed […]
What’s the state of Permaculture in Italy?
By Elena Parmiggiani Many are the large and small realities that spread this method and the values it shares. Since my last interview with Massimo Candela (“Vivi Consapevole” no.38 Aug.-Oct. 2014), President of the Italian Academy of Permaculture, in which I asked about the most interesting realities in Italy, some months have passed, let’s see […]
