Permaculture Forums from the Permaculture Research Institute

Don't be shy. We are all here to help, learn, share and encourage you on your permaculture journey. Start a new thread in this forum to introduce yourself. You could also come back to that thread and keep us all updated as you progress... Your introduction page could become your own Permaculture Blog.

How to use these forums, how they work, and "why can't we have ...?" = )

Ask your questions, and we'll put the best ones to experienced permaculturists for their answers. Answers will be in the form of video responses - embedded in the thread.

Permaculture principles in action, encompassing plants, veggies, trees, composting etc.

Talk is cheap, so show us what you're doing. Create a thread about your permaculture system and keep it updated with design layouts, pictures, descriptions, harvests, etc. Check out what everyone else is doing in their systems, too.

Debate on politics, energy, conservation, oil, natural resources, GM crops, dodgy science, and social, psychological, spiritual bits & pieces. Discuss, trade links, rant and rave!

If it's designed, built, or needs power it's in here. Topics include homes, electricity, watering systems, fences, pens, coops, dams, swales, filtration & greywater, toilets & plumbing, killer androids...

News, articles, videos local and international. Feel free to post

From Chickens to Earth worms. If you have an animal or insect related question or article, Post it here. (TRIAL FORUM)

Family heirloom recipes, recipes from home grown greens, reds, whites and everything in between...seasonal and regional culture, favorite nosh, Mum's or even Mom's apple pie, seasonal recipes. What is the best rhubarb fool recipe? Can chokos really be eaten? Also includes (for now) concoctions, remedies, cleaners, recommended books.

Anything about permaculture projects, courses, jobs or training programs you're offering or have been on.

Sell a chook, buy a self-sufficient lifestyle, swap seeds or trade veges. And anything in between. Yum yum.

Shoot the breeze in here. If you've got something of topic or for general discussion, post it here!

Contact details for permaculture groups around the world. Details of meeting times and places. Special announcements of field days, activities, working bees, lectures. Help needed or offered. Information to help other groups. (An especially good lecturer or successful activity for example). Requests for help from incorporated groups. Links to permaculture (and like-minded) group websites and newsletters

Permaculture consultants, businesses, resources. Post your C/V and special interests and abilities here. Put a link to, or information on your permaculture business or consultancy. -no spam please.

This is a forum where government and other employees in the health and environmental health fields, who are also interested in permaculture and its holistic solutions can discuss (and alert others to) latest trends and policies and work together and strategise for a better future.