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This last year revealed some MAJOR things to me, a

This last year revealed some MAJOR things to me, and I've started to look at permaculture differently.

You're here because you have a goal to live a more sustainable life - this is what most people who are interested in permaculture focus on.

But these are still uncertain times and pigs just might fly.

I am learning that MORE resilience can REMOVE fear and replace it with ease and joy.

How would you feel with less stress and worry?

Let me explain...

Gardening with nature is fantastic, eco-gardens gardens are super, but does that mean they're resilient?

Not really.

TRUE permaculture teaches how to be RESILIENT - the ultimate standard.

If the trucks stopped shipping like we recently saw in Canada, or if the power went out for a while, would your garden, farm or homestead stop functioning in its tracks?

I'm not dooming and glooming here, but we need to be aware of problems in order to implement solutions.

And it raises some questions...

Could you feed your chickens if the feed wasn't available?

Could you water the garden if the power was out?

Too many permaculture systems, mine included, rely too heavily on supporting infrastructures such as shipping and power.

And therefore they actually fail in being true permaculture systems.

True sustainable living is also resilient living.

This last year has been a blessing in disguise.

It has shown me so many areas that need improvement - from the land to my business to my life.

In what ways can you live a more resilient life?

#permaculture #growyourown #sustainableliving #gyo #organicgardening #homesteading #selfsufficientlife

There are a tons of common limiting beliefs when i

There are a tons of common limiting beliefs when it comes to being self sufficient.

🌻 I don't have any time.

🌻 We don't own land.

🌻 Growing my own food is too expensive.

🌻 We live in the city and can't have a garden.

🌻 I have no idea where to start.

Likely, if you're reading this, then you have a dream relating to growing your own food, living in alignment with nature, and creating personal security through a sustainable landscape and life.

You are a person who wants to learn, use and apply permaculture to create a sustainable and self-reliant life.

And if you've been following me for awhile you know that:

❌ Space is NOT a limitation
❌ Climate is NOT a limitation
❌ Sustainable living does NOT have to take all your time
❌ Resilient living does NOT have to take all your energy
❌ Permaculture living does NOT have to take all your money
❌ Renting does NOT stop you from practicing permaculture creatively

It truly is possible for you to create a sustainable life TODAY (without taking up all your time and resources) using the power of permaculture.

So what's stopping you from aligning with those dreams?

#organicgardening #growsomethinggreen #growyourownfood #growyourown
#gyo #sustainableliving #urbangarden #sustainability #homegrown #harvest #permaculture #horticulture #greenthumb #sustainable#gardendesign #growyourowngroceries #organicgarden #permaculturedesign #selfsufficient

What's the most unique crop you've ever grown?

What's the most unique crop you've ever grown?

One of our favorite unusual crops is luffa!

Luffa is in the Cucurbitaceae family, similar to squash, melons or cucumbers

Luffas like warm climates and very well drained but moist soil & they can't be grown everywhere.

They have so many uses -

🎋 The young fruit is delicious
🎋 Wonderful tool for exfoliation
🎋 Sturdy biodegradable cleaning tool
🎋 Paint texturing device
🎋 So much more....

Whether you want to experiment with a new food on your plate or a sponge for your shower, luffa is an excellent choice.

What an incredibly rewarding and multifaceted plant to grow!

Permaculture gardens are a proven way to spend les

Permaculture gardens are a proven way to spend less time reaping a greater harvest.

Creating a sustainable design system focused on harmonious, mutually beneficial relationships between humans, animals & the earth gives you a multitude of rewards.

Permaculture gardening need less work to produce more harvest because essentially the systems are running themselves. Just one example of this would be a no-till space...where perennials minimize labor for upkeep & create a healthier more pest resistant eco-system.

Increased yields with less effort? Yes, please!

#permaculturegarden #permaculture #growyourown #veggiegarden #sustainableliving #gyo,#organicgardening #gardening #homesteadgarden #homesteading #backyardgarden #selfsufficentliving #naturalgarden #selfsufficientlife #permaresilience

Growing your own food really can set you free!

Growing your own food really can set you free!

And it gives you one very important thing - personal power.

But for it's endless perks, growing your own food can seem overwhelming sometimes, too.

I get lots of questions this time of year when spring is just around the corner.

Questions about how to grow food in a tough climate or what to do about pests or watering schedules. Lots of folks want to know about planning their gardens or finding out how to maximize their growing spaces.

There are SO many things that can be confusing, but it is SO worth it to learn how to master a huge piece of being self-sufficient.

What about you? What's your most burning garden question?

Drop it in the comments below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#organicgardening #gyo #growyourownfood #growyourown #organicfood #organicliving #veggiegarden #permaculturegarden #selfsufficient #organicfarm #soilhealth #soilscience #soil

Gardening in a cold climate? Does it feel like the

Gardening in a cold climate? Does it feel like there’s not enough time in the season to grow an abundance of food?

I get it. We went from zone 8b to now zone 5 and it feels like spring will never come. The ground is still frozen and the night temps are frigid.

BUT there are so many ways to extend your season - this growing dome greenhouse is just one of them.

Right now we are installing used water barrels for thermal mass in the hoop house we have. The heat they collect during the day will radiate through the night to keep it warmer than outside, this allowing earlier planting of seedlings 🌱

A student uses old milk jugs and mini greenhouses up in Canada. You can heat your greenhouse passively with a compost pile...

We’ll be showing you more ways this spring as we implement them but I’d love to know - what are you favorite ways to extent the season?!

#greenhouse #permaculture #greenhousegardening #greenhousegrown #organicgarden #growingspaces #hoophouse #sustainableliving #alternativeenergy

Imagine what it might feel like to have control ov

Imagine what it might feel like to have control over all the major areas of your life and not be subject to the fear narrative pushed through media, wouldn't that be empowering?

Well, in this debut episode of The Resilient Living Podcast, (hosted on YouTube for now) I am talking about how you can easily break the trance of mainstream media and social media and get to living a life connected with your food and the land!

Head on over to my YouTube channel to give a listen! Link in bio (@perma.resilience)

#permaculture #resilience #sustainablelife #empowerment #podcast #organicgarden #homesteading

This is why I grow permaculture gardens. It’s h

This is why I grow permaculture gardens.

It’s how we create health, peace and security. It’s how we create personal security in strange times. It’s how we create sustainability in a destructive age.

We aren’t doing it all right over here.

But everyday I try. I ask:

“Is what I am doing in this moment creating a better future for my family, community and planet?”

What’s your why? Comment and let me know!

#permaculture #growyourown #organicgarden #homesteading #sustainableliving

Almost time to get the cold frames ready for plant

Almost time to get the cold frames ready for planting! Right now the are solarizing, meaning we put down some recycled plastic to help kill the weeds and seeds before we add plants.

Being winter it might not get hot enough, but it’s worth a try! It will still be awhile here until the nights are warm enough to not freeze the plants - but it feels exciting to start the process and tend to the parts we can in the garden on the cool but sunny here in Colorado.

I am making my planting chart, setting up the greenhouse and organizing my seeds.

What are you starting right now in your garden? Anything yet?!

#sustainableliving #coldframes #wintergarden #organicgardener #permaculture #greenhouse #backyardgarden #growyourfood

Let's cut to the chase...⁣ ⁣ 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧

Let's cut to the chase...⁣
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𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮.⁣
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Take a minute to close your eyes and imagine what it would feel like if you had nothing to lose? ⁣
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What actions would you take right NOW to jump off the fence & start crafting the regenerative lifestyle you desire? ⁣
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I sincerely want to know!⁣
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A giant part of this bearded permaculture dude's vision is my family. ⁣
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My wife & my child are my main squeeze in this life...and more on this later. ⁣
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I'm provoking you to think on this because living your most vibrant life is not some pipe dream...it's within your reach. ⁣
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Let me ask you...if you were actually living your biggest, best, most sustainable life right now, how would that look? ⁣
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Give me some details by dropping your vision in the comments! ⁣
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#resilient #sustainableagriculture #selfsufficientliving #sustainablefarming #livingwell

Did you know there's only 7 Mondays left till it's

Did you know there's only 7 Mondays left till it's officially spring!? ⁣
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If you're anything like us and find yourselves living in a cold weather climate...that's cause for celebration!⁣
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But even though we have to exercise a bit of patience when the growing season slows down, it doesn't mean we've been idol. ⁣
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In fact...𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 than the winter season to up level your permaculture skills & start garden planning on a major scale. There's a plethora of critical tasks that need to take place in the fall/winter BEFORE planting season has even begun! ⁣
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Over here at Casa PermaResilience, we've been outlining garden space + prepping beds + improving our soil health + reading ALL the books & a bunch more. ⁣
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So let me ask you....⁣
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🌱 Have you been busy building your soil health?⁣
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🌱 Do you know exactly where you're going to plant those peppers? ⁣
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🌱 Are you spending time learning mad permaculture skills? You know I'm digging the solar greenhouse design class I'm taking. ⁣
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Don't get me wrong. I've totally tried to learn something new WHILE doing it & let me tell you...I won't make that mistake again! ⁣
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Now, more than ever, I am feeling inspired by the chaos in the world to create health, security, peace and stability for my family with permaculture. ⁣
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𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐎𝗪 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞.⁣
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So, what are you doing IN THIS MOMENT to prepare for next year's permaculture garden?⁣
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HIt me up in the comments below! ⁣
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#gyo #organicgardeningmethods #growyourownfood#selfsufficientlifestyle #livingofftheland #permaculture #permaculturedesign #organicgardening #backyardgarden #selfsufficentliving #permaculturegarden ##vegetablegarden #organicgarden #homegrown #growyourown #veggiepatch #growwhatyoueat #veggiegarden #growfoodnotlawns #growfood #sustainableliving ⁣

How do you know if raised garden beds are right fo

How do you know if raised garden beds are right for you? ⁣
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Most people don't even think about the ⁣
#𝟏 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 when deciding if raised garden beds are the best way to grow their food...and 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦! ⁣
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So let's address the elephant in the garden...⁣
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Click the link in our bio and watch the full video to find out whether or not you should use raised beds for your garden space.
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#permaculture #growyourown #veggiegarden #sustainableliving #gyo #organicgardening #gardening #homestead #homesteading #backyardgarden #selfsufficentliving #permaculturegarden #raisedgardenbeds ⁣

Probablly the least focused on aspect of a garden

Probablly the least focused on aspect of a garden is the soil, yet it happens to be mostly responsible for the success or failure of the garden.

Really, it's simple.

Healthy soil promotes healthy plants.

Healthy plants are more pest resistant.

They are often more nutrient dense.

Oh, and "weeds" only grow in poor soil. So if you want to weed less, build good soils.

So if you want to spend less time growing food, managing your garden, always start with building soil - which includes, even starts with, building and supporting the soil life.

#permaculture #gyo #growyourownfood #organicgardening #homesteading #sustainableliving #veggiegarden #healthyliving

I got a concussion from my garden... I'll explain

I got a concussion from my garden...

I'll explain shortly.

But but first, time is one of the huge roadblocks that many people have to growing their own food, or living sustainably.

Sure, there are limiting beliefs that we can break down to dismantle this misconception, or we can actually do something about it.

You see, I don't have time either - as a husband, father, homesteader, entrepreneur and more, it is hard to fit it all in.

That is why I took the week to completely transform our new garden...

Because it was laid out in a way that was going to cost me too much time year after year.

So I used the permaculture zones tool to identify how to restructure our garden for maximum efficiency and abundance this coming spring.

But I ran into so many problems...

Now, I'm super excited to share with you the premier of our VLOG and YouTube channel today!

Watch the VLOG to find out how I got a concussion in my garden (and learn how to avoid making the same mistake) - it might spare your noggin' a knockin'!

Also, you'll see me in action using permaculture zone in a BIG way.

So instead of Netflix tonight, how about some PermaFlix?

Even if I just get people to laugh at the absurdity in this video that would be great!

#permaculture #homesteading #growyourfood #sustainableliving #homestead #gardening #gardendesign

---> Link is in my bio

Why they put this straw bale courtyard wall here I

Why they put this straw bale courtyard wall here I’ll never know - but I do know we got a new view by ripping it out (and a years supply of straw for the garden and chickens)!

Now we’ll have walk out access to our garden and living room views!

#diy #kubota #strawbalehouse

We’ve been trying to honor the natural cycles mo

We’ve been trying to honor the natural cycles more this year, in part being forced to slow down from external circumstances.

But in taking time to cozy up by the fire and let the snow blanket and hide all of my garden projects, there will be renewed energy, motivation and perspective for when the snow melts.

#strawbalehouse #naturalbuilding #permaculture #growyourownfood #sustainableliving #southwest #colorado #sustainablebuilding

Fall in the permaculture garden 🪴. Even though

Fall in the permaculture garden 🪴.

Even though we are still unpacking, and remodeling the lower level into my new office, we are making time to prepare the garden beds, orchard and grounds for winter (so that we have a head start on spring).

It’s all about building soil and soil life for a low work garden.

#permaculture #growyourownfood #organicgardening #strawbalehouse #sustainablebuilding #gyo #gardeningknowhow #gardening #passivesolar #greenhouse #permaculturegarden #homestead #growyourfood

The Truth Window - seeing what’s inside the wall

The Truth Window - seeing what’s inside the walls of a straw bale home.

Swipe to see inside the walls —->>

#strawbalehouse #sustainablebuilding #permaculture #strawbale #homestead #sustainableliving #southwesternstyle

Warmth without much heating. The straw bale home w

Warmth without much heating. The straw bale home was built with many interior walls that are made from hand made Adobe bricks 🧱 sourced from clay down the road.

So far it seems that the straw bale and brick combo really regulates temperatures well.

We have seen almost 90 in the day and as low as 32 at night in the couples weeks we have been here and the home stays in the 68-72 degree range so far!

#strawbalehouse #naturalbuilding #permaculture #southwesternstyle #sustainability #selfsufficient #sustainableliving #interiordecorating

We finally bought our straw bale home after a disa

We finally bought our straw bale home after a disaster of a summer!

The deal to buy the southwestern home we were renting fell through, despite doing everything we could to make it happen (apparently money can’t buy you everything).

And we couldn’t re-rent it as the owner was moving back in, and we couldn’t find another house to rent that wasn’t trashed.

So we packed out belongings into a storage unit, moved out farm and equipment to friends properties and rented an AirBnB in Utah and moved there until something opened up.

A month later we found a short term rental back in Colorado and at the same time this straw bale home came on the market - working out perfectly so that we could come home to CO and take care of purchasing our new farm.

It has taken almost 2 years since the decision to sell out yurt homestead in CA to become stewards again.

And the circle of it all, while immensely trying, is funny.

We sold our homestead to people who we knew would appreciate it all and carry it forward; here too we bought this home from an older couple who built it all themselves and have spent the last decade building gardens and more.

Seems like a good place to pick up our journey to me...

#permaculture #strawbale #growyourown #rurallife #sustainablebuilding #selfsufficient #naturalbuilding #organicgardening #homestead #homesteading

What kind of gardener are YOU?? The frustrated ga

What kind of gardener are YOU??

The frustrated gardener?
The overwhelmed gardener?
The overworked gardener?
The too-little-space gardener?
The _____________ gardener?

Comment below, let me know, and tag a gardener friend!!

#organicgardening #gyo #permaculturegarden #growyourown #veggiegarden #growyourownfood #gardeningknowhow #gardening #sustainableliving #selfsufficientliving #gardening #garden

I want to help you grow your easiest, most abundan

I want to help you grow your easiest, most abundant, and sustainable garden EVER and make it a reality this year.

In fact, my goal is to take over the world teaching people how to create nature-aligned gardens that nearly tend themselves... ***bwahahaha!!***

The kind of garden or landscape that requires less work with bigger harvests and is resilient against an ever-changing world and climate.

Does that sound like something you want to be part of?

Well, I want to give YOU the chance to WIN free enrollment into my new and upcoming "Low-Work Permaculture Gardener" Online Course + Private Community & Coaching (a $697 value)!

It's PACKED with hours of permaculture teachings right out of our international recognized PDC program that will get you fast-tracked to healthy soils, biologically diverse gardens, abundant harvests (the permaculture way).

All you have to do to enter the contest is take 3-5 minutes to answer some questions for me.

---> LINK IN BIO <---

Ten people will get free enrollment when the course rolls out this October.

BUT hurry up!

Entries are due by this Thursday, Aug 26th at midnight! Because Friday we will be emailing the winners...

So if you want help getting your garden bumpin' with permaculture to create peace, fulfillment, sustainability, and security for your family, then click the link in my bio!!

#permaculture #gyo #organicgardening #veggiegarden #permaculturegarden #growyourownfood #growyourown #growyourownveggies #ediblegardening

Is there something you want? . Maybe it’s to sta

Is there something you want?
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Maybe it’s to start your first garden and grow your own food.
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Maybe it’s something else...
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All I know is that what comes tomorrow is only based off actions we take today.
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I’m all for manifesting, but manifestations only materialize from action.
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So, what single action are you going to take today to make tomorrow closer to what you want it to be?.
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#permaculture #growyourownfood #organicgardening #sustainableliving #selfsufficientliving #manifestation #healthylifestyle #nature #gyo #veggiegarden #permaculturegarden

You can't grow your own food, raise animals, or ca

You can't grow your own food, raise animals, or capture rainfall in a small space - right?

This is one of the BIGGEST obstacles keeping people from attempting their desire to live a more sustainable life!

Find out my thoughts and comment below to let me know if you agree or disagree...

#permaculture #growyourownfood #sustainableliving #backyardgarden #healthylifestyle #healthyfood

Permaculture gardens take less time, energy and ca

Permaculture gardens take less time, energy and can yield more food in less space. Why? Well, how much time do we have here… 😉

A permaculture garden is alive with soil microbes allowed to flourish through no-till practices. This garden has lower water needs because of mulch and densely planted canopies that keep the soil moist. It has beneficial insects working in harmony with nature to minimize the destructive pests.

A permaculture garden is not perfect rows but a diverse array of vegetables, herbs and perennial plants that help one another through companion planting, successions and symbiotic nutrient exchanges. It requires less work because there is more focus on healthy soil, which in turn creates healthy plants, which of course gives larger yields with foods that are more nutrient dense.

Growing your own food shouldn’t be complicated or take all of your time. Starting with the proper foundations and a permaculture plan is the easiest way to grow more using far less.

#permaculturegarden #permaculture #permaculturedesign #permaculturefarm #permaculturelife #offgrid #offgridliving #growyourownfood #growyourfood #organicgardening #organicfarming #gardenlife #gardening #permacultureliving

Do you have the ability to design your life? . If

Do you have the ability to design your life?
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If life is made up of choices, minute by minute, and what we choose dictates what happens, then is it not most likely that can design our outcomes?
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For me, permaculture extends way beyond the land, and I use the principles to intentionally create a life that I love.
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It’s hard as shit to do, but the alternative in my opinion, is infinitely harder...
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#happiness #intentionalliving #lifedesign #beard #garden #gyo #growyourownfood #organicgardening #permaculture

Are you growing a garden 🪴 this year? If so giv

Are you growing a garden 🪴 this year? If so give me your favorite plant in the comments!
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My favorites are multi purpose plants, which even includes “weeds”.
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Focusing on multi purpose plants is part of the strategy in creating an ecological garden 🌱!
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#growyourownfood #organicgardening #permaculture #homestead #sustainableliving #selfsufficientliving #permaculturegarden #gyo #veggies #veggiegarden #ecologicalgardening #healthylifestyle #heathlyfood #backyardgarden

Bringing garden scraps to the chickens! Connecting

Bringing garden scraps to the chickens! Connecting the work you do in the garden to other elements on site (like the chickens) is a win-win. A place for unused greens or weeds that they then turn into eggs and compost and makes for happy chickens.

Closing loops of needs within your home and land it’s the easiest way to reduce time, money and effort in the permaculture landscape.

Later, the compost they make will the be moved to the garden - each step of this process is another key to self-reliance, in not needing off-site resources. 🐔

#permaculture #permaculturechickens #selfreliance #offgrid #offgridliving #offgridlife #chickencoops #chickencoopsofinstagram #permaculturegarden

Beautiful spring Colorado skies and happy low-work

Beautiful spring Colorado skies and happy low-work chickens makes for a great day!

This coop has been one of my favorite chicken set-ups thus far. Automation, making connections and mindful design make its so easy.

• Solar door opens and closes on the main coop - no manual input from me
• Rainwater collects and gravity fills their water reservoir
• they have access to both sunny spots and shade
• they get all our yummy food scraps and make compost for the garden

Permaculture tools stacked on top of each other make for less work - more yield.

If you’d like to take your permaculture knowledge to the next level, there’s still time to catch my FREE MasterCourse “How to Fast-Track your Permaculture Landscape and Life without Confusion or Overwhelm (in as little as 2 weeks) using the P3 Method”

Check out the link in my bio! Hope to see you there.

#permaculture #permaculturegarden #permaculturechickens #permaculturedesign #offgrid #offgridliving #offgridhomestead #chickensofinstagram #chickencoop #sustainableliving #sustainable

Are you familiar-ish with permaculture but find it

Are you familiar-ish with permaculture but find it confusing?
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Have you yet to actually apply any of the tools and strategies to create a low-work sustainable life?
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And have you heard how the P3 Method is the clearest and quickest way to master permaculture?
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Well I’ve got a free MasterCourse for you happening right now!
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👉 link in bio and I’ll see ya there
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#sustainableliving #permaculture #selfsufficient #growyourown #permaculturelife #permaculturefarm #permaculturegarden

What are you planting this year? Not just in your

Are you a person who wants the "have it all" susta

There’s always more time that you might believe

There’s always more time that you might believe - if it’s something that really matters to you.

Trust me. I get it! there is so much calling for our attention in our lives: work, kids, house, dinner... but what I do know is that we always find time for things that matter the most.

For us, attention on having the self-reliance of growing our own food is one of them. This was exactly 3 years ago to the day of baby Sequoia just 1 year old helping water the starts in the greenhouse.

He’s been with us in the garden from day 1 - and while it’s not always been easy with a little one, our permaculture story is far more meaningful because we’re doing something we love and sharing it with the next generation. ❤️

#permaculture #kidsgardening #greenhouse #permaculturegarden #permaculturelife #naturekids #offgridliving #homestead #homesteadinglife #growyourownfood

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