Today, I will tell you about two important agricultural inputs that have started to be used in our country in recent years, which permaculturists already know, and which have been used by ancient civilizations. It’s a long article, so grab your tea and coffee and start reading. Bio-active charcoal and wood vinegar can be made … The post Wood Vinegar and Bioactive Charcoal appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more

I’m convinced that the best way to get more effective at growing your own food is to make it as easy and simple as possible to eat something–anything–directly from your garden on a daily basis. Here are 5 categories of low-maintenance food plants (or plant parts) you might have been overlooking, along with strategies for … The post One Garden Serving per Day appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more

Yoghurt with a taste similar to what we might find in a grocery shop was something I gave up on for a long time. I made only room temperature viili for years, thinking that a good Greek or Bulgarian style of yoghurt was beyond me. At some point I decided I preferred the taste of … The post Yoghurt Without Fail appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more

“REAL” – genuine, authentic, true; not artificial, imitated, or virtual. “GREEN” – regenerative, or doing as little harm as possible. I’d like to share some ideas relating to living “a real green life,” which for me is a way of living that’s not grand or heroic, and it’s also not always easy.  But it IS … The post A Real Green Life – a Way of Living That Makes a Difference appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more

To answer this question, let’s first look at what organic matter is. Organic matter is any plant or animal part that falls into the soil. These organic materials may be in different stages of decay. In contrast to organic substances, there are also inorganic substances. These are minerals, such as iron, zinc, copper, phosphate, potassium nitrogen. Organic matter … The post What is Humus? Does It Really Exist? appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more

Cynthia Curl, Boise State University and Carly Hyland, University of California, Berkeley Living near farmland can significantly increase people’s exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup, new research shows. This chemical has been connected to health concerns, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and a higher risk of preterm birth. We are environmental … The post Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, is showing up in pregnant women living near farm fields – that raises health concerns appeared first on The Permaculture Research I ..read more

To answer this question, let’s first look at what organic matter is. Organic matter is any plant or animal part that falls into the soil. These organic materials may be in different stages of decay. In contrast to organic substances, there are also inorganic substances. These are minerals, such as iron, zinc, copper, phosphate, potassium nitrogen. Organic matter … The post What is Hummus? Does It Really Exist? appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more

In A Year in an Off-Grid Kitchen I included recipes for five of my favourite ways to preserve tomatoes with water bath canning – as tomato passata, tomatoes in brine, pizza sauce, salsa, and tomato relish. I’ve recently tried a couple of different methods that I’d like to share here.     Fermenting tomatoes I’ve been … The post Easy ways to preserve tomatoes off the grid appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more

Wild mint, a versatile and aromatic herb, has been cherished throughout history for its culinary and medicinal properties. With its refreshing fragrance and distinctive taste, wild mint has found its way into numerous traditional dishes and beverages. This blog post aims to delve into the various types of wild mint found in the UK, identify … The post Wild Mint: An Exploration of the Varieties and Culinary Applications of the Mints appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more

It’s uncomfortable to be around someone who is suffering because it wakes up all that’s untended to within our own selves. We can’t stand that, so we hurry to put a band aide over what-ever is hurting in the other person, to quiet things down again, so we can get back to pretending we’re fine. … The post Why We Try to Fix Other People, and What Might Happen if We Didn’t appeared first on The Permaculture Research Institute ..read more