Category Archives: Permaculture

Lucky winner of the surprise scholarship by UUC of Asheville Social Justice Council

By michelle | Published: April 8, 2012

Stephanie Crawford-Wilson, founder and director of Casa dei Bambini Bi-lingual Village School in West Asheville, got a big surprise when her name was chosen in the drawing for a surprise scholarship to Permaculture In Action 2012 granted by Social Justice Council of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville. Stephanie had accompanied me to the SJC screening of [...]

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Permaculture training…and so much more

By michelle | Published: March 18, 2012

I just received the link to a document called Permaculture in Action Big Picture Ideas where Zev Friedman and Dylan Ryals-Hamilton articulated not only their teaching goals for this class but also their vision for the greater good they intend from Permaculture in Action 2012.     In case you just heard, Zev and Dylan are [...]

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Workshop reveals real forest-related business opportunities in WNC region

By michelle | Published: January 21, 2012

Living Systems Design, Warren Wilson College and Matthew Raker of Advantage West have partnered to develop the cutting-edge curriculum for:  The Forest Economy: Growing Bioregional Business Niches: Saturday, February 18, 8:30-5:00 at Warren Wilson College This 1-day class outlines some of the most promising opportunities as identified by regional leaders; it also introduces participants to some [...]

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Questions about Permaculture in Action? Join Zev and Dylan on a conference call!

By michelle | Published: January 5, 2012

We are already having a great response for Permaculture in Action 2012. People are super excited about 10 days of hands-on permaculture training with top teachers that results in more permaculture installations on the ground in our area. Several of you have had questions about the course — not surprising since this is unique and [...]

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Zev Friedman interview covers permaculture, imagination, forest cuisine and more!

By michelle | Published: January 2, 2012
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Permaculture reclaims beautiful garden from invasive kudzu in Southside

By michelle | Published: November 29, 2011

In spring of 2011 Zev Friedman and his Permaculture apprentices reclaimed a lot in the Southside neighborhood from a patch of kudzu that neighbors say had been there for at least 45 years.   This site also hosted our Permaculture in Action — Intro Day in late summer. In addition to answering the call for [...]

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Zev consults on the LinkingWaters Project – reclaiming urban water for jobs, environment and food

By lsd | Published: November 1, 2011

Our own Zev Friedman is featured in these videos for the LinkingWaters Project – the first demo site is at Peace & Fun Gardens in the Southside neighborhood in Asheville

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Permaculture in Action 2012 — 10 Day Course — Unique new format responds to permaculture enthusiasts’ desires and community’s needs

By michelle | Published: November 1, 2011

As we’ve been talking to people across the Southeast we’ve heard from just about everyone a desire for permaculture training that is #1 – more hands-on and less classroom style teaching.   Experiential, kinetic learning seems to be  a great way to really get those permaculture design principals integrated into our thinking and doing. #2 – [...]

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People told us what they liked most at the Permaculture in Action 2011 – Intro Day!

By michelle | Published: August 8, 2011

Hey There! I’ve been going through the feedback forms from Permaculture in Action 2011 Intro Day last Saturday here in the Southside.  We all had such a fantastic time getting to know a new bunch  of really great folks and actually doing something to make our community visibly better!   People said they love the rich [...]

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Permaculture in Action tour site: the Milpa!

By lsd | Published: August 5, 2011
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