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Enjoying the basics together

This July, we hosted the course "Introduction to Permaculture" in Finnish again. Designed for those new to permaculture, the course aimed to teach practical solutions for sustainable living. This second edition was a great success, attended by 11…

The open garden day 2024 was a blast

The days leading up to the event were pretty busy at Beyond Buckthorns. Akiko, our visitor from Japan, painted signs, which Nick then placed in their final locations. Lumia was busy in the kitchen baking different pies—rhubarb and feta, one sweet…

Biogas lecture and Workshop at Aalto Design Factory

In early 2024 Aalto student Timon Schapals contacted me regarding my availability for a biogas lecture and workshop. When it comes to biogas I always have time - it is just a question of funding. 

Beyond Buckthorns got featured in the Viherpiha magazine

We were featured in a really nice six-page article in the 2/24 issue of Viherpiha magazine.

Book review: People & Permaculture by Looby Macnamara

If you think permaculture is all about gardening, read this book!

PermaPuheet Volume 4 is here

PermaPuheet is back! The fourth season of the popular lecture & talks series PermaPuheet (or PermaTalks for all non-Finns) is starting on January 18th.