In this episode, we focus on the practical techniques behind earth-working—how to shape land to retain water, prevent erosion, and support productive ecosystems. We explore core principles like planning for slope and flow, choosing the right types of earthworks for different landscapes, and using simple tools to measure level accurately. From planting strategies that protect new formations to using on-site materials like clay, stone, and gravel, this episode provides a full walkthrough of how...
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In this episode, we focus on the practical techniques behind earth-working—how to shape land to retain water, prevent erosion, and support productive ecosystems. We explore core principles like planning for slope and flow, choosing the right types of earthworks for different landscapes, and using simple tools to measure level accurately. From planting strategies that protect new formations to using on-site materials like clay, stone, and gravel, this episode provides a full walkthrough of how...
Exploring Concepts and Themes for Sustainable System Design
Design with Permaculture
32 minutes
8 months ago
Exploring Concepts and Themes for Sustainable System Design
In this episode, we explore how holistic design can align modern science with practical ethics to preserve and enrich living systems. We discuss the idea that nature functions as an open system—one in which cycles of growth, decay, and renewal can be harnessed multiple times before energy is lost. We also examine the “law of return,” the distinction between dogma and flexible principles, and how diverse yields can stabilize everything from a backyard garden to large-scale farms. By weaving in...
Design with Permaculture
In this episode, we focus on the practical techniques behind earth-working—how to shape land to retain water, prevent erosion, and support productive ecosystems. We explore core principles like planning for slope and flow, choosing the right types of earthworks for different landscapes, and using simple tools to measure level accurately. From planting strategies that protect new formations to using on-site materials like clay, stone, and gravel, this episode provides a full walkthrough of how...