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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/GeomancerPermakultur on 2024-11-17 13:55:39+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Material-Resolve-273 on 2024-11-17 02:53:57+00:00.

Hi, I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit for this question but I’ll try. Is there a good source from where i could find some information about old farming methods like scything, forestry or more generally managing a piece of land? I’ve always loved old hand tools and methods , from scythes to axes to dry rock walls but I find very difficult to find good sources of information (other than old people knowledge). I’ve started planning next year garden and forest management since i have a good piece of forest and field but I’ll love to try and use some hand tools “the right way” Thanks everyone in advance

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/ecodogcow on 2024-11-17 16:58:49+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/onathjan on 2024-11-16 23:18:59+00:00.

A few days ago I posted on here asking about pragmatic plant categories for a simple little app I was making. Your answers pointed me toward some great resources and now the tool is ready.

The tool is called PlantSort.

I built it because I have dozens of lists spread out in multiple places that list the plants that I grow in different contexts. One list might be for calorie crops while another might be for biennials since they take special planning to save seed from. Since a single plant might take up multiple lists (e.g. beetroot is a biennial that might fit as a calorie crop), this made for messy organization.

What PlantSort does is it lets you add plants to your dashboard along with categories that that plant falls into. Then on your dashboard you can click a category and see which plants fit that context. Need a green manure? Click that category and see your options. Curious which perennials you grow? Click that category and see. Think of it like a more visual, more dynamic spreadsheet.

I understand that this is a super-specific tool for a problem that other people might not have, but I built it to scratch my own itch. And since I had a need for it, I figured other people might, so I bought an $11 domain name and put it up on the web.

PlantSort is free and open-source. It collects no user data aside from your email, a password that gets encrypted, and which browser you use. I need an email and password for user authentication and the user agent info is for debugging/troubleshooting. I use no third-party cookies, I don't log IP addresses, or anything like that.

If you'd like to give it a try head on over to and sign up. If you have any suggestions on how I can make the app better or any questions at all please don't hesitate to reach out!

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/crushlogic on 2024-11-15 16:46:10+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Itchy_Performer965 on 2024-11-14 19:32:18+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/zeroinputagriculture on 2024-11-14 04:38:48+00:00.

Hello Everyone

Just a quick note to let you know the Zero Input Agriculture podcast is now available on all major podcasting distributors.

I will be alternating short episodes where I narrate past substack posts, with long form interviews talking to plant breeders, low input farmers, social networkers and deep thinkers all over the planet.

The first interview has dropped with Brian Reeder, a life long breeder of robust edible daylily which deserve much more attention in permaculture circles.

Sign up as I have months worth of amazing interviews ahead. The next interview will be with David Holmgren about the potential for plant breeding in permaculture.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/TheHonorableDrDingle on 2024-11-12 21:06:00+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/bercemomo on 2024-11-14 00:02:37+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Cimbri on 2024-11-13 01:38:43+00:00.

"Rune is a Danish Historian of Religion. He uses current anthropology to outline how white people can draw inspiration from indigenous thinking to understand themselves and navigate environmental collapse in non-exploitative ways. Looking at parts of European heritage with fresh eyes, people can find the wisdom of nature within their own cultures. This will guide large populations towards less destructive ways of relating to the world around them. Rune has lived and worked in many cultures, and he tries to bring their perspective to his home in Scandinavia. Thinking of Nordic culture in the same way as an Amazonian healer or a vodou priestess understand theirs opens perspectives to cultural renewal. Rune is a public intellectual who popularizes his work on Nordic animism online, through public appearances and publications. Rune is a Danish Historian of Religion. He uses current anthropology to outline how white people can draw inspiration from indigenous thinking to understand themselves and navigate environmental collapse in non-exploitative ways. Looking at parts of European heritage with fresh eyes, people can find the wisdom of nature within their own cultures. This will guide large populations towards less destructive ways of relating to the world around them. Rune has lived and worked in many cultures, and he tries to bring their perspective to his home in Scandinavia. Thinking of Nordic culture in the same way as an Amazonian healer or a vodou priestess understand theirs opens perspectives to cultural renewal. Rune is a public intellectual who popularizes his work on Nordic animism online, through public appearances and publications."

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Temporary-Goaled on 2024-11-12 19:56:31+00:00.

Has anyone read the book 7 habits of highly effective people?

Does anyone feel like this is another dimension of permaculture?

Win-win, synergistic, seek first to understand, be proactive - I personally feel permaculture is a lifestyle.

What are your thoughts?

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Dreamfield79 on 2024-11-12 09:54:42+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/9thart on 2024-11-11 16:24:37+00:00.

I got tired of all the farming sims where growing plants is just about removing "weeds," tilling, sowing, fertilizing, watering, and selling the harvest for profit to buy more seeds. So, I decided to make my own game—a farming experience that reveals more about how a garden ecosystem actually works and the joy of understanding and balancing these systems.

One of the challenges is presenting this complexity without making it overwhelming.

In the current prototype, plants interact with the soil and their neighboring plants, which allows for the effects of low-diversity planting, choosing the wrong spots or soils, not considering plant neighbors, and more. Each plant has its own unique growing conditions.

Players can use a futuristic analysis tool to check on soils and plants. The growth and appearance of plants (such as their size and color) reflect how well they’re adapting to their current environment. Instead of directly explaining the rules, players receive feedback this way and can unlock journal entries to track their observations.

Players can also exchange goods with the community, including others in their building, as well as other gardeners. They can build new gardening elements, which add new zones, growing conditions, or materials (like a composter).

I'd love to know your thoughts on the idea and if there are aspects of your permaculture journey you think would make valuable lessons to include.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Voyager-EMH on 2024-11-09 13:11:47+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/FarmerOfMan on 2024-11-08 12:52:59+00:00.

I am writing a paper on the crime of subsistence and how different entities have made food, water, and shelter, illegal. A few examples include municipal ordinances restricting front yard gardens or backyard chickens, restrictions on water collection in Colorado, or building codes that prevent natural building. I would love to hear stories of laws in your areas as well as your encounters with the police or other enforcement bodies in relation to these kinds of laws.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Firstgenfarmer1 on 2024-11-07 19:14:56+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/entheox on 2024-11-06 20:56:01+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/ArmadilloGrove on 2024-11-06 08:14:30+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/spaznadz888 on 2024-11-03 19:52:09+00:00.

I live in an area with a creek running through the neighborhood. On the outside there are large cedars, firs, and cotton woods, as you get closer to the creek there are more cotton woods and ashes. A neighbor bought a property close to the creek. They want to clear out all the trees and plants then plant all the zones of permaculture. I'm glad they are not just planting grass but it seems counter to me to remove a natural zone of a larger ecosystem and subdivide it into a range of zones. I'm not sure if that makes sense but I'm curious on this groups thoughts. Thanks.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Joeyplantstrees on 2024-11-03 13:59:46+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/catorami on 2024-11-02 17:33:18+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/Robonglious on 2024-11-02 14:17:25+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/jr_spyder on 2024-11-02 18:29:24+00:00.

Title pretty much says it all, but I wanted to share my experiences. The last two years I have been waiting for the day after Halloween to post my ad saying I will come and pickup unwanted pumpkins…I have made some big scores, met people in my community and been able to clean and save hundreds of seeds. I am fully aware replanting these seeds is not true to type, but also some percent is saved to be processed and eaten. I also use the left over pumpkins to bulk up my compost, and feed wildlife so I would say that my functions are being stacked.

Has anyone else tried this?

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/agoodsolidthrowaway on 2024-11-02 01:14:46+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/permaculture by /u/ElectricPinkLoveBug on 2024-11-01 14:10:21+00:00.

I planted lots of fruit trees a few years ago. I was new to permaculture and just thought it would be interesting to see what happened. They’ve been very slow to grow and many gone thin rough stages where I thought they were going to die. Many did.

Now I’m getting a bit better. I’ve been making good compost and the most recent trees I’ve planted seem so much healthier and have good growth soon after planting.

So ive been applying the compost to the 2-3 year old trees (that are still pretty small and had a rough childhood). They are definitely showing signs of improvement. But I wonder if I should just replace them?

So, will the trees’ rough upbringing have an effect on their long term health, or is it worth trying to nurture them?

(I guess the simplest answer is to plant some new trees between the old ones and find out)