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Growing Hazelnuts in Finland
Hazelnut bushes are lovely deciduous shrubs that are indigenous to Europe and Asia. They are part of the Corylus genus and can grow anywhere from 1.8 to 10 meters in height, depending on the type. These speedy growers usually have a lifespan of…
People Care, a Manifesto, Part Three
Nothing will change in ourselves, our communities or the society around us unless we change our beliefs first. We cannot bring our sick culture into permaculture and expect it to work. We must embrace the permaculture ethic of people care and…
People Care, a Manifesto, Part Two
If the goal of permaculture is to supercede the current culture of wastefulness, anti-earth care, industrialism and division, it will not succeed as long as we bring our old bully culture, the anti-people care world view into the new system we…
People Care, a Manifesto, Part One
Is permaculture just a fancy name for ”cooler” organic gardening?
Heating with the sun - a solar air heater
Solar air heaters are passive solar element that can heat rooms during cold days while the sun is shining. Building one is a piece of cake
A taste of Nordic Permaculture – the Nordic Permaculture Festival 2022
In August 2022 the Nordic Permaculture Festival was held in Finland for the 2nd time. Venue was the Kurjen Ecovillage and Rautiala festive house in Vesilahti, close to Tampere.