February 2025 Permaculture Newsletter
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🔥 As wildfires rage in LA and we remember past disasters in North Carolina and Lahaina, it’s clear—we need resilient solutions. Permaculture isn’t just an idea; it’s the blueprint for rebuilding and thriving in a changing world. The challenges ahead demand skilled designers, educators, and practitioners who can turn devastation into regeneration. 🎓 Become a PINA Diplomate – Go beyond your PDC and become the expert the world needs. Step up, lead change, and build a regenerative future. Learn more. Now is the time to act—let’s make 2025 a turning point for permaculture.
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Permaculture Nursery Summit on February 15th, 2025, from 9 AM to 7 PM ET, live on Zoom. This free event brings together leading experts to share insights on starting and operating successful permaculture nurseries. Topics include perennial plants, seed sales, marketing, networking, and knowledge transfer. Summit Highlights:
Whether you’re an aspiring nursery owner or looking to enhance your existing operations, this summit offers valuable knowledge and practical strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from seasoned practitioners and take your permaculture endeavors to the next level.
The Roots of Permaculture
Curated by Darrell Frey, The Roots of Permaculture is a series of book reviews that will examine key references used by David Holmgren when he prepared the manuscript for Permaculture One, the pioneering seed that germinated permaculture, and by Bill Mollison in writing Permaculture Two, which further developed the permaculture concept. These two books birthed a movement that has become one of the best tools we have for restoring the Earth and ensuring a bountiful legacy for all. Familiarity with the roots of permaculture provides the serious student with a deeper understanding of permaculture design. The first book review in this series begins with The One-Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka. After the publication of Permaculture One, Bill Mollison expanded its initial concepts with Permaculture Two. Fukuoka’s work both inspired and validated the further development of permaculture. It remains essential reading, offering a deeper understanding of the possibilities of good stewardship of the land.
BE FEATURED IN THE NEWSLETTER Members, we want to highlight your work in our newsletter. Please email a project you’re proud of to communications@pina.in. PINA invites you to share content for a future edition of our newsletter! See an article or news item you think we should feature? Contact us to let us know Permaculture showed us how to farm the land more gently. Can we do the same as we farm the sea?
As wild fish and other marine species get scarcer from overfishing and demand for ‘blue foods’ grows around the world, farming of the ocean is growing rapidly. Fish, kelp, prawns, oysters and more are now widely farmed. The world now eats more farmed seafood than wild-caught. But the booming “blue economy” is no panacea. Fish farms can pollute the water. Mangroves are often felled to make way for prawn farms. The solutions of today could turn out to be problems of the future. We cannot simply shift from one form of environmental exploitation to another. There is an alternative: permaculture. This approach has proven itself on land as a way to blend farming with healthy ecosystems. What if it could do the same on water?
Not all Permaculture Design Courses (PDCs) are created equal. Over the years, some teachers have exploited students for profit, delivering incomplete or misleading material that strays far from the core curriculum set forth by Bill Mollison. This dilution of permaculture education has not only left students underprepared but has also harmed the integrity of permaculture itself. At PINA, we uphold the highest standards. A PINA-approved PDC ensures: ✅ Authentic Curriculum – Rooted in the original teachings of Mollison and Holmgren 🌍 If you’re serious about learning permaculture the right way, choose a PINA-approved course. Check out our events page to find upcoming PDCs near you.
Welcome to our Newest Allied Organization
The mission of Urban Harvest is to be a catalyst in transforming food accessibility in Greater Houston. We aim to achieve this by fostering strong partnerships with local farmers and gardeners, operating vibrant Farmers Markets, initiating mobile markets, and providing comprehensive garden education. GROWING STRONGFounded in 1994, Urban Harvest has garnered a well-deserved reputation as a leader in the local food movement. We’ve earned this role by adhering to clear and simple values and a focused mission.
📣 Ready to turn your love for growing food into a thriving career? Join us at The Foodscaper Conference on February 12-13, 2025. This two-day virtual experience is all about learning how to earn a living designing, installing and maintaining edible landscapes. Learn from leading professional edible landscapers, participate in live workshops, and connect with peers in the field. 📅 February 12-13, 2025 You’ll discover how to: ✔️See what others are charging in business-savvy workshops like “Watch Us Bid This Out” ✔️ Connect with industry experts, mentors, and peers in live networking groups
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