18th January 2025
nakivale permaculture team

Refugees United

This is a proposed permaculture support group for educators, learners and support workers, who are or work with refugees and internally dispalced people. Our goal ...
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biochar up close

The Biochar story

Getting into biochar Much as been published on this subject in recent years, but there is still much more research to be done and work ...
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soil food web

Soil Masterclass

Dr Elaine Ingram brings soil to life Every student of permaculture will gain deep insight into the biology of soil through this essential lecture from ...
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fedge at Treflach farm

Treflach farm, mandala garden

Treflach Mandala, is a log term soil building experiment as well as a community garden bringing people together to grow food, learn and enjoy a ...
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Treflach dreaming

New podcast, direct from the farm “Treflach Dreaming” Episode one, exploring the history and folklore of the borderlands Episode two, talking about the farm, farming, ...
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permaculture club at Treflach farm

Perma-Club at Treflach

BRIX testing for soil quality In May last year we embarked on an experiment we hope will run for several years. We are interested in ...
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permaculture class Busia

10 ways permaculture will change your life

Ten of the most useful and most used permaculture ideas and designs taken up by S39 students and course participants.
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bio-sand diagram

Biosand filter

Treating stored rainwater, or surface water to make it potable https://youtu.be/NvFHsIpVPHc The training team in Homa Bay, at PermoAfrica were tasked with making a Bio-sand ...
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Goodbye to an old friend

I am trying not to be too upset, but the beautiful forest garden we designed and planted at Busoga high school is going to be ...
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bonfire biochar

Biochar on a bonfire

Treflach farm laid some of their hedges last winter. This created piles of brash, narrow diameter sticks and twigs that are hard to use usefully ...
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