The PermaDesign Weblog, with Nate Downey and Melissa McDonald!
Water Conservation for Locals
In a more recent edition of Bienvenidos we had a guide that had tips on how local residents can conserve water.
06/19/2014 | (0) Comments
Carrying Momentum
"Unlike a car, getting a bike started from a standstill requires a lot of energy from the rider. Once it's going, the bike's own momentum carries it forward, so it requires much less energy."
http://www.vox.com/2014/5/9/5691098/why-cyclists-should-be-able-to-roll-through-stop-signs-and-ride
06/13/2014 | (0) Comments
Hail the Hail
Thanks to Liam Downey for helping me cover up the garden before the storm!
06/11/2014 | (0) Comments
Coming to Dallas
Looking forward to teaching water harvesting in Dallas at the end of June. Please share with your Texas peeps!
06/09/2014 | (0) Comments
Loving Water: Preserve, Protect and Drink
A magazine produced by the Green Chamber of Commerce and the Santa Fe New Mexican featured a fun article I wrote about water conservation. Check out the chamber's directory of local businesses that support the principles of permaculture.
06/02/2014 | (0) Comments
Water Conservation for Visitors
From the latest "Bienvenidos" magazine of the Santa Fe New Mexican, here's part of my article providing water-saving tips for visitors of our great city.
05/21/2014 | (0) Comments
Save Our Hens
From my latest Permaculture in Practice column, I talk about the recent ruling in the Eldorado chicken case.
05/20/2014 | (0) Comments
Victory in Vermont
I hope NM isn't next because our next legislative session is not until next year. There will be other states, I trust, between now and then, but NM let's follow the lead of VT, CT, and those who stand against the monopolization of food. Read more at: http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/press-releases/3077/vermont-makes-huge-advance-for-your-right-to-know#
05/18/2014 | (0) Comments
An Interview with Hollis
Back on April 28th I talked to Hollis Walker about many things having to do with permaculture. Click the last audio link at the bottom of the page for the interview. http://www.santaferadiocafe.org/sfradiocafe/2014/04/28/monday-april-28-2014/
05/16/2014 | (0) Comments
Extending the Seasons
Today is the traditional last day of frost in our area. Covering your plants can help retain that little bit of ground heat gained during the day. I’ve added a few pictures of the backyard to give you an idea what has helped our plants make it through the cold. Unfortunately, that nice apple tree was too big to cover this year, and it looks as if the last frost came in and froze every blossom.
05/15/2014 | (0) Comments
