Composting is one of my favourite topics too (and rain water harvesting, food forests and vegan-ism). I am just finishing up a Permaculture Design Certification course and my brain is very busy planning all the projects around here and beyond!!
oooooh "food forests" might be one of my new words what is it exactly? and I'm so fascinated by permaculture, good for you! What are you planning on doing with your certification?
A food forest looks like turning lawns, park space, etc into an abundant edible ecosystem (fruit/nut trees, shrubs; edible berries, companion plants, vegetables, etc) which can include pollinator plants. It's so beautiful to see. I dont know if I can put links here, but here but these are friends of mine and what they have created: https://youtu.be/I73tvPG_18s
I have learned SO much, and am not sure exactly which direction I will take the certification!
For those who haven't already done so, going vegetarian is a meaningful action within the reach of just about everybody. According to a study reported in the Guardian, "meat accounts for nearly 60% of all greenhouse gases from food production".
To keep in the spirit of optimism, going vegie isn't just good for the planet, it can be a very tasty diet once one gets the hang of it. Like any change, some learning is involved, but it's really no big deal, and it's a great investment in one's health.
Hopefully no one will benefit from this post because readers here have already made the switch. :-)
Thank you for your input Phil and yes, the day I went vegan I felt like I was born anew! Although I'm not 100% vegan anymore, I still thrive on a plant-based diet!
Composting is one of my favourite topics too (and rain water harvesting, food forests and vegan-ism). I am just finishing up a Permaculture Design Certification course and my brain is very busy planning all the projects around here and beyond!!
oooooh "food forests" might be one of my new words what is it exactly? and I'm so fascinated by permaculture, good for you! What are you planning on doing with your certification?
A food forest looks like turning lawns, park space, etc into an abundant edible ecosystem (fruit/nut trees, shrubs; edible berries, companion plants, vegetables, etc) which can include pollinator plants. It's so beautiful to see. I dont know if I can put links here, but here but these are friends of mine and what they have created: https://youtu.be/I73tvPG_18s
I have learned SO much, and am not sure exactly which direction I will take the certification!
Tamara, look what article just came out!
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/27/climate/food-forests.html
Ah, timing! How awesome that the New York Times is writing about food forests!! That makes me happy. Thanks for sharing!
I know right, me too!
I love this so much!!! And I keep telling my husband this is what I want our future land to look like (:
For those who haven't already done so, going vegetarian is a meaningful action within the reach of just about everybody. According to a study reported in the Guardian, "meat accounts for nearly 60% of all greenhouse gases from food production".
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/13/meat-greenhouses-gases-food-production-study
To keep in the spirit of optimism, going vegie isn't just good for the planet, it can be a very tasty diet once one gets the hang of it. Like any change, some learning is involved, but it's really no big deal, and it's a great investment in one's health.
Hopefully no one will benefit from this post because readers here have already made the switch. :-)
Thank you for your input Phil and yes, the day I went vegan I felt like I was born anew! Although I'm not 100% vegan anymore, I still thrive on a plant-based diet!
Hi Anne, well, there are thousand different versions of being vegetarian. Any step that moves us away from meat is a step in the right direction.