The Mystery of the Red Bees

What is the mystery of the red bees? How could honey turn crimson? Is it the maraschino cherries, those delectable, juicy, very natural “foodstuffs” that the bees are eating?

No Tech Magazine

Here is an interesting link to a magazine that is filled with ideas about how to do this thing with low tech “alternatives”. This all makes so much sense for those of us that practice the art of Permaculture and make use of what is in the immediate environment. The goal here is to eliminate [...]

A Few Words from Maria: A Grass Valley, California Student

Dear Bill and Wayne – I’ve been back a week and am still reveling in the incredible experiences of my 2 week permaculture course. Your passion and knowledge of the subject matter are infectious and my main challenge is to share with loved ones in a skillful way, and not scare them away with all [...]

Cliff Davis of Spiral Ridge Permaculture: His Homestead near the Farm in Tennessee

On my way down to Koinonia. Stopped off at friend Cliff Davis’ place yesterday. He lives here with his wife and three children. Much to my delight he is establishing a beautiful and comprehensive plan for his place, and putting it into action. Infrastructure (water and soil), planting perennials, building a home, workshop and greenhouse, [...]

There are no days off any more…

“There are no days off any more, and it’s making us sick as a society. I don’t mean physically ill (though there’s likely a connection there, too); I’m talking about every other kind of wellness: spiritual, emotional and – yes – even moral health and well-being. Americans have no sabbath. No rest. No forced down-time. [...]