What looks like a simple ditch in a pasture is actually a powerful tool for protecting the land. No one knows this better ...

Learn the art of permaculture farming with this step-by-step guide. From nurturing soil and conserving water to cultivating a ...

Swales capture rainwater and help prevent flooding and erosion - of increasing importance as global warming brings more rainfall and higher temperatures, which dry out the soil.

Plant swales to reduce rainwater runoff, which can cause water pollution. Use shade plants to reduce cooling costs and windbreaks to reduce heating costs. Increase food production.

Permaculture uses nature’s design to make productive, resilient gardens that are connected to the surrounding environment. It focuses on a closed loop system of gardening to reduce waste.

Limestone raised beds and a mandala-designed food forest honor resourceful permaculture tenets.

Permaculture swales help return Woodlands Station profits A North Queensland farming family have converted a tired cattle station into a profitable grazing business and thriving environmental haven.

Adding multiple ponds to our permaculture style homestead is a major part of our mainframe design. We previously added swales and rainwater catchment because they were higher on the priority list ...

Hamilton argues that permaculture is more difficult for many farmers to integrate than organic because “permaculture is slow and round.” The focus on perennials, for example, may take more time to get ...

3 Inspiring Stories Show How Permaculture Can Solve Garden Problems These case studies show how small-scale permaculture can help the most challenging of gardens.