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 Killer by The Talking Heads Getting to Know One Another: What song(s) or musical artist(s) defined your life, now or when you were growing up?

Support the Podcast! Donate Directly: via PayPal -or- Venmo @permaculturepodcastJoin The Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/permaculturepodcast In this episode from 2014, one of my favorite people from the permaculture community, Karryn Olson, joins us to share a pattern language she’s identified for women in permaculture, which we can use to create a constructive permaculture movement so that together we can design a world with ever greater beauty, abundance, and inclusivity.   Learn More

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)"

If you’re new to the world of permaculture, you may not be familiar with the work of Dan Palmer, who passed away in 2022, as his website and podcast don’t circulate or get mentioned as often as they used to.His website, makingpermaculturestronger.net, is still available, where you can explore his archives. I recommend taking the time to do so, as it’s worth the journey.It’s because of Dan, as the host of this episode, that I reshare this interview. With his gentle nature, his desire to go deeper into what made design and implementation more effective, and how he synthesized all that knowledge into something actionable, Dan was a positive voice for change to so many, including myself.Enjoy this interview, originally released in 2020. Support the Show Become a Patron on Patreon: patreon.com/permaculturepodcast Donate directly at paypal.me/permaculturepodcast or using Venmo: @permaculturepodcast You can also book me for a meandering or design consultation. Find out more about those at: thepermaculturepodcast.com/meandering

The world is on fire and needs us, all of us, to care and show up. Each of us needs permaculture, so here I am, back at it again, sharing more from beneath this big, beautiful umbrella of philosophy, design, and implementation. In this episode, I share a bit about where things are at, what the show will look like moving forward, and what to expect from here.Support the Show Become a Patron on Patreon: patreon.com/permaculturepodcast Donate directly at paypal.me/permaculturepodcast or using Venmo: @permaculturepodcast You can also book me for a meandering or design consultation. Find out more about those at: thepermaculturepodcast.com/meandering If you’d like to drop something in the mail, contact me, and I’ll send you my current mailing address, as we’re in the process of moving to a new city hundreds of miles from our current home. Contact the Show If you’d like to share your thoughts on this episode, have ideas for types of episodes to try, questions I can answer on air, or want to contact me about a potential collaboration, you can reach me by:  Leave a comment Use the contact form at thepermaculturepodcast.com Sending me an email: show@thepermaculturepodcast.com Sending a message via Text or WhatsApp to: +1 717.827.6266

Should I relaunch the podcast later this year in a new format? Your opinion matters! Let me know!

In this episode, Byron Birss speaks with Mary and Andrew as they talk about Byron’s transformation from someone with no knowledge of permaculture or gardening into a professional designer and food forest aficionado in just a few years. Growing up in the United States, Byron moved to New Zealand nearly a decade ago for a change of life that wound up being a life-changing experience. ResourcesBackyard ParadiseByron Grows (YouTube)Byron Grows (Instagram) Larry Santoyo - Exploring Permaculture

Rebecca Anderson joins Mary and Andrew to discuss her work with National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and government body under the purview of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Steeped in Permaculture, with a degree in Environmental Science and Resource Management, and time as a Woofer, Rebecca shares what the NRCS provides and what she does in her job to support anyone interested in conserving soil, water, and other natural resources with technical and financial support.As a permaculture practitioner, I recommend listening to this conversation because assistance from NRCS is free and isn’t just for farmers and it’s easy to start the process. All you need to do is contact your local NRCS office. Resources Natural Resources Conservation Service NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): Environmental Quality Incentives Program | Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov) National Payment Schedules: Payment Schedules | Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov).Recommend navigating to individual states and choosing the EQIP link. Definitely overwhelming regarding choices for each practice, which is why working with a local planner is super key. NRCS Service Center Locator: Service Center Locator | Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov) NRCS Solutions for Small-Scale Farms Fact Sheets: Solutions for Small-Scale Farms | Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov)Additional National Funding Sources AgWest Farm Credit New Producer Grant: https://agwestfc.com/about/community-engagement/grants/new-producer-grant American Farmland Trust Brighter Future Fund: https://farmland.org/brighter-future/ Farm Service Agency Farm Loan Programs: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/index Farm Service Agency Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/noninsured-crop-disaster-assistance/index National Young Farmer Coalition Young Farmer Program: https://www.youngfarmers.org/young-farmer-grants/ Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grants: https://cig.sc.egov.usda.gov/ RAFI FOCN Infrastructure Fund Grants: https://www.rafiusa.org/programs/farmers-of-color-network/farmers-of-color-network-infrastructure-fund-grants/ Rodale BIPOC Famer Micro Grants: https://rodaleinstitute.org/education/bipoc-farmer-micro-grants/ Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program (REAP):Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants | Rural Development (usda.gov) Rural Development Value Added Producer Grant: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants USDA Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Grants: https://www.usda.gov/topics/urban/grants USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife: Partners for Fish and Wildlife | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.gov)         Additional Washington State Funding Sources Tilth Organic & Sustainable Farming Grant: https://tilthalliance.org/our-work/wa-farming-agriculture/washington-state-organic-sustainable-farming-fund/ Western WA Food Systems Partnership Project Accelerator: https://wwfsp.org/food-systems-project-accelerator/ Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC) Grant Programs: Grant Programs (wa.gov) Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Farm to School Program: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/farm-to-school/wsda-farm-to-school-program WSDA Local Infrastructure Grant: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/business-and-marketing-support/small-farm/infrastructure-grant.Note: Most states will have a state department of agriculture that funds programs like this whether it’s for infrastructure, beginning farmers, etc.

In this episode, Andrew Tuttle sits down with Mary Marshall as she draws out his story: what brought him to Permaculture and why this work matters; what he’s up to currently, and what he sees in the months and years ahead. Throughout, we hear his stories, directly, in his own, unique voice.Find out more about Andrew and his design and educational work at EdgePerma.com, and our new community at skool.com/thepermaculturecollective.Listen to his initial interviews on The Permaculture Podcast, sitting with Mary Marshall as his co-host, using the links below.Creating a Permaculture Life and Livelihood with Michael JuddFunctional Hedgerows with Jude HobbsExploring Global Permaculture with Andrew MillisonInspiration Farm with Brian Kerkvliet and Alexandra King

In this episode, Mary Marshall sits down with Andrew Tuttle to talk about her history, what brought her to Permaculture and design, and Mary’s thoughts about the future. Along the way, they share the stories from their time together, over many years, as partners in many aspects of life traveling, living, and creating with one another. Find out more about Mary and her design work with Andrew at EdgePerma.com, and our new community at skool.com/thepermaculturecollective.ResourcesInterviews from Mary and AndrewCreating a Permaculture Life and Livelihood with Michael JuddFunctional Hedgerows with Jude HobbsExploring Global Permaculture with Andrew MillisonInspiration Farm with Brian Kerkvliet and Alexandra King  

Welcome to the Podcast Update for July 2024. In this episode, I’ll let you know about the future of the show as it currently stands including:- How things are going with the co-hosts Mary and Andrew of Edge Perma. - Plans for new episodes.- Welcoming you to our new, free community.- An update on my personal recovery.ResourcesThe Permaculture CollectiveInterviews from Mary and AndrewCreating a Permaculture Life and Livelihood with Michael JuddFunctional Hedgerows with Jude HobbsExploring Global Permaculture with Andrew MillisonInspiration Farm with Brian Kerkvliet and Alexandra King

Donate Directly: via PayPal -or- Venmo @permaculturepodcast  Want to listen to more conversations about Permaculture? Browse the extensive archives of the show.    My guest today is Jerome Osentowski, founder of Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, a long time permaculture practitioners and teacher, and author of the new book The Forest Garden Greenhouse, available from Chelsea Green Publishing.   Learn More

Donate Directly: via PayPal -or- Venmo @permaculturepodcast   Want to listen to more conversations about Permaculture? Browse the extensive archives of the show.  My guest today is Robyn Mello, the program director for Philadelphia Orchard Project, and is a deeper look at her life, work, and thoughts within and beyond that project, which she provided a brief overview to in Episode 1609: An Introduction to the Philadelphia Orchard Project. Give that episode a listen to learn more about how this non-profit installs orchards throughout the city of Philadelphia.   Learn More

Donate Directly: via PayPal -or- Venmo @permaculturepodcast   Want to listen to more conversations about Permaculture? Browse the extensive archives of the show.  This Permabyte is a reading by Byron of his article "A Lesson in Identity".   Learn More

In this episode Mary and Andrew sit down to interview Brian and Alexandra of Inspiration Farm to talk about their journey with their farm and permaculture, starting in 1994 when they moved to the land and named the farm, to their encountering Permaculture for the first time 12 years later. Throughout, you’ll hear how they create a thriving, viable, farm, on a little less than 9 acres, with perennials and annuals with an ever-evolving experimental blend of enterprises growing food, producing art, and teaching others. With this work, Brian and Alexandra are also deeply involved in their local and regional communities, drawing in like-minded people, supporting one another, and providing ongoing inspiration. ResourcesInspiration FarmSalish Seed GuildWhatcom PermacultureRegenerate Cascadia

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Donate Directly: via PayPal -or- Venmo @permaculturepodcast   Want to listen to more conversations about Permaculture? Browse the extensive archives of the show.  My guest for this episode is Dina Falconi, an herbalist from the Hudson Valley of New York and the author of the gorgeous book Foraging and Feasting, which you’ll find at botanicalartspress.com.   Learn More

Today’s episode is a new interview with Andrew Millison, recorded by Mary Marshall and Andrew Tuttle. Starting with Andrew's history with permaculture, in 1996 through to the present, first with ecological landscape design and construction in Arizona and how it has bloomed into a broader outreach through not only his teaching, but also through his work as a videographer documenting projects around the world. Throughout, he discusses the problems we face, on global, local, and personal scales and the realities of what it is to do this work, and to do it well. ResourcesAndrew MillisonAndrewMillison.comYouTube ChannelInstagramOSU Permaculture Design Certificate Program Natalie TopaProfile at Permaculture Women’s GuildNatalie’s YouTube

Donate Directly: via PayPal -or- Venmo @permaculturepodcast  Want to listen to more conversations about Permaculture? Browse the extensive archives of the show.  Like this podcast? Support the show on Patreon.   Learn More

Donate Directly: via PayPal -or- Venmo @permaculturepodcast   Want to listen to more conversations about Permaculture? Browse the extensive archives of the show.  My guest for this episode is the rewilder Peter Michael Bauer, from Portland, Oregon, who is also a trained permaculture practitioner who studied under Toby Hemenway. Peter is the executive director of Rewild Portland, an environmental education non-profit that uses hands-on workshops and classes to teach earth-based arts, skills, and technologies.   Learn More