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Permabyte: Back to Basics - Principle 1: Observe and Interact

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This episode takes us back to the beginning of permaculture by exploring the first principle, Observe and Interact, using David Holmgren's Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability, as the core for the conversation.

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Permabyte: One Perspective on The Nature of Permaculture

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This episode stems from a piece I posted on the, now -defunct, Facebook page for the show back in 2014. The conversation that followed that post offered clarity to the original intent of this piece, but I'm leaving it as is to foster a dialog on defining permaculture. Is it a design framework? A philosophy? A movement? A spiritual practice? Let's talk and figure that out together.

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Karryn Olson - A ”Pattern Language” for Women in Permaculture

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[caption width="160" align="alignleft"] Karryn and her peach.[/caption]My guest for this episode is Karryn Olson-Ramanujan, a permaculture teacher, designer, and one of the founders of Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute. This interview is about women in permaculture, and how a pattern language emerges to make the community and movement more inclusive and constructive for everyone interested and involved in building a better world. The starting point for this conversation was Karryn's article, which also forms the title for this episode, "A 'Pattern Language' for Women in Permaculture." This powerful piece outlines patterns that provide solutions to create an environment for women's full participation and leadership in the permaculture community. The 8 patterns are:
Shift "Mental Models"
Understand and Advocate for the "30% Solution" as a Vital Step Toward Parity
Value Diversity
Intersecting Identities
Mentoring is Key to Building Women's Leadership
Value Archetypically "Feminine" Ways of Leading
Nurture Women's Leadership Through Women's Gatherings
Be an Ally
Find out more about Karryn at her site, seedsustainabilityconsulting.com, and at the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute. References and resources from this episode: Earth Activist Trainings Gender Schema Tutorials Jeanine Carlson-Nelson Karen Stupski Microaffirmations Timebanking Margaret Wheatley Pandora Thomas Privilege and Allyship (Links to a PDF) Starhawk WPLI - Women's Permaculture Leadership Initiative Women Lead the Way by Linda Tarr-Whelan Profiles of Women in Permaculture Women Working with Permaculture in South Africa Alex Kruger and Berg-en-Dal Ecovillage Jeunesee Park Park at Food and Trees for Africa Several other awesome women were also profiled in Karryn's article! Want to add your thoughts to the discussion about women and inclusivity in permaculture? Share them with me: E-mail: The Permaculture Podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/ThePermaculturePodcast Twitter: @permaculturecst The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann The Permaculture Podcast (Episode: KarrynOlson-Ramanujan)

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Karl Steyaert - Nonviolent Communication

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[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="249"] Karl Steyaert[/caption] My guest for this episode is Karl Steyaert, a teacher and practitioner of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). During our conversation, in addition to his biography and background, he shares with us how using NVC can begin the work of restoring our connection with others in a direct, meaningful, productive way that honors our needs while meeting those of others. He also illustrates the process of NVC using an example from his own life. I'm thankful for the open space created during the interview to allow for that discussion. I first became aware of Nonviolent Communication, and the work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg when I interviewed my teacher and colleague, Dillon Naber Cruz. Picking up a copy of Dr. Rosenberg's book, combined with The Four Agreements, changed the way I look at interpersonal relationships and communicating well. Though I'm still learning how to communicate, starting down this road had an incredible impact on my own experience. NVC and the work of people such as Karl are how we can think differently, act differently, and be different and get out of the thinking we're currently in. By designing with permaculture and communicating nonviolently we can build a better world for all. You can find out more about Karl and Nonviolent Communication through these resources: Karl Steyaert The Center for Nonviolent Communication (Browse this site for information on training, books, and other resources). This is part of a planned series on nonviolent communication and restorative justice. If after listening to Karl and the idea of Nonviolent Communication you have thoughts, questions, or comments on these subjects, please let me know. E-mail: The Permaculture Podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/ThePermaculturePodcast Twitter: @permaculturecst The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann The Permaculture Podcast (Episode: KarlStayaert)

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Michael Commons - Agroforestry and Farmer to Farmer Networking in Thailand

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My guest for this episode is Michael Commons, a permaculture practitioner located in Thailand who practices agro-forestry and helps to connect farmers with one another so they can add more value to their farms. We discuss his background, the Thai Agroforestry group Wanakaset, and the NGO organization Michael works for, the Green Net Foundation which also includes the Earth Net organization. While talking about Wanakaset, we cover the 5 basic needs of the self-sufficient agriculture philosophy in Thailand.
Rice
Food
Medicine
Fertility and Microorganisms
Products We Use Everyday
The conversation around this last item digs into the yields we get from a system and how to add value beyond raw materials. This in turn speaks to economic and personal freedom. Michael and I are discussing a follow-up interview to discuss savings groups. If you'd like to include a follow-up question with Michael in that conversation, e-mail or call me using the information below. Learn more about Michael, his thoughts, and work, through the following resources: E-mail Michael: michael@greennet.or.th Green Net / Earth Net Foundation A long term perspective: The Wanakaset concept How to break through the glass house: A personal reflection Wanakaset - Journey to Self-Reliance
Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions or comments: E-mail: The Permaculture Podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/ThePermaculturePodcast Twitter: @permaculturecst The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann The Permaculture Podcast (Episode: MichaelCommons)

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Adam Campbell - Permaculture Education (Part 3)

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My guest for this episode is Adam Campbell, and this is his third episode on Permaculture Education with the show.


Resources




The Journey by Mary Oliver



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Permabyte: Strategies for Adapting to a Warmer and More Arid Climate

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A look at the possible changes that can come I do have some strategies in place for responding to this potential reality.  Some of the problems that I can see where I am is the climate becoming warmer and drier, which leads to these general strategies.
Choosing plants adapted to a wide range of climate conditions.
Using water collection techniques like mulching or zai (depression) planting.
Capturing water in the soil.
Building soil.

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Susquehanna Permaculture Round Table (Part 1)

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The saying on Seppi's Wall, which he refers to in his introduction to the discussion.
This is part one from the first of the Susquehanna Permaculture Round discussion. Recorded in front of a live audience, the panelists were:
Jon Darby, of the Horn Farm Center.
Rafiyqa Muhammad, of Ngozi, Inc.
Shannon Sylte.
Ben Weiss, of The Rewilding School.
The topics for this first round included:
What is Permaculture to you?
Environmental problems as human issues.
Permaculture and spiritual traditions.
Engaging social and political systems.
After these, we took a break, and pick up with a series of audience questions, intermixed with questions that came in via Facebook from podcast listeners. Join us again in part 2 to be released in a few weeks. When you've finished listeningif you would like to learn more from Rafiyqa's many years as a civic leader in Harrisburg active in engaging communities and local politics, so that you can do the same, she made her information available.
Rafiyqa Muhammad:
E-mail: rafiyqam@aol.com
Phone: 717-343-6881
Ben Weiss is also available:
E-mail: susq.permaculture@aol.com
Would you like to see more pictures from the event?  
You'll find them on the Facebook page for the show.  
And anytime you'd like to reach out to me, I'm here:
E-Mail: The Permaculture Podcast
Postal Mail: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast (Episode: Rt1)

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Review: Groundbreaking Food Gardens by Niki Jabbour

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This episode is a review of Niki Jabbour's Groundbreaking Food Gardens.

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Faith and Earth Care: Rhamis Kent - Islam (Part 2)

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This is the second in a three part series with Rhamis Kent to discuss Islam and the tenets related to caring for the earth.

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