The phone rings and as we pick up the receiver we hear: "Earth Calling..." "Planet Earth Calling..." It's taken a little while for us to realise but the earth, and I am talking as if it is a thinking organism, knew all along how to best grow our food and water the lands. How strange it is now that we are talking about the process that … [Read more...] about Permaculture: the Future Local Farmer
Permaculture
TMNSP 006 – Permaculture in Johannesburg
I had the pleasure of meeting Ash Lurie and his mom Adi at their home where Ash has been turning the once barren front garden into a luscious green microcosm of a Food Forest. The area, now landscaped to retain water is allowing plants and trees to thrive in a climate that is dry and harsh. The garden supports up to six people with surplus food … [Read more...] about TMNSP 006 – Permaculture in Johannesburg