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Journey into Permaculture

Vinson Corbo

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Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 14

Creating a permaculture minded homestead can be a challenge without a mentor. Go on a Journey into Permaculture with your guide, Vinson Corbo, permaculture enthusiast and entrepreneur, as he shares inspirational stories, books, tools, tactics, including interviews of permaculture authors, enthusiasts, influencers, and scholars. Explore in design, creation, & inspiration. Join the experience that will help you excel your endeavors in sustainability and permaculture. This podcast is for all the homesteaders, DIYers, off grid, conservation minded, farming, gardening, teachers, and activists of sustainable movements. Those just beginning your homestead, a more independent and self-reliant life journey, or already going down the path of permaculture, this program has something for all walks of experience. We also have affiliate marketing links that support the show. Thanks for supporting Journey into Permaculture!

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The Hidden Life of Trees

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, August 3, 2020 • Duration 12:19

The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter WohellebenHardcover | Kindle | Audible | Apple Book | Apple Audiobook

How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? Research is now suggesting trees are capable of much more than we have ever known.

In The Hidden Life of Trees, forester Peter Wohlleben puts groundbreaking scientific discoveries into a language everyone can relate to.

In The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben shares his deep love of woods and forests and explains the amazing processes of life, death and regeneration he has observed in the woodland and the amazing scientific processes behind the wonders, of which we are blissfully unaware.

Much like human families, tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them and support them as they grow, sharing nutrients with those who are sick or struggling and creating an ecosystem that mitigates the impact of extremes of heat and cold for the whole group. As a result of such interactions, trees in a family or community are protected and can live to be very old. In contrast, solitary trees, like street kids, have a tough time of it and in most cases die much earlier than those in a group.

Drawing on groundbreaking new discoveries, Wohlleben presents the science behind the secret and previously unknown lives of trees and their communication abilities; he describes how these discoveries have informed his own practices in the forest around him. As he says, a happy forest is a healthy forest, and he believes that ecofriendly practices not only are economically sustainable but also benefit the health of our planet and the mental and physical health of all who live on Earth.

After a walk through the woods with Wohlleben, you'll never look at trees the same way again.

TED Talk | How trees talk to each other | Suzanne SimardYoutube

"A forest is much more than what you see," says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Her 30 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery — trees talk, often and over vast distances. Learn more about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of trees and prepare to see the natural world with new eyes.

Intelligent Trees - The DocumentaryVimeo

Trees talk, know family ties and care for their young? Is this too fantastic to be true? German forester Peter Wohlleben ('The Hidden Life of Trees') and scientist Suzanne Simard (The University of British Columbia, Canada) have been observing and investigating the communication between trees over decades. And their findings are most astounding. 'Intelligent Trees' features the main observations that are covered in Peter Wohlleben's book such as the stump that has been kept alive by it's neighboring trees, the old tree-couple that looks after each other, the Mother Trees that suckle their offspring, etc... Special about this film is, however, that it goes beyond...

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My Spring Garden Failed!

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 • Duration 12:31

Thanks for liking the podcast on the facebook page! We've a twitter profile also @Jpermaculture. If there's anything you liked about this episode, write to us via fb or twitter and I'll make sure to give a shoutout on a future episode. Also, take a look at our shop, there are a handful of permaculture related items, if you purchase anything, it will directly support this show.

This is my first raised bed garden update from early-spring to mid-summer. I considered it a failure, but it would only be considered a failure if I give up, which I don't plan on doing. I will continue to sow seeds for the rest of the season and take this as a learning season.

I had a low germination rate, and a lot of seeds germinated, but didn't grow more than the cotyledons. They were stunted and some were yellowing as well. The leaf compost I bought from a local garden center may not be the best material as the yellowing and stunted growth point to nutrient deficiencies. The material may be composting still, which ties up nutrients, but next time I will get a different product my local garden center offers called "ori-grow". My garden only gets 5-6 hours of direct sunlight, so I expected some slow growth, but not this slow. This spring began perfectly, however, the over 90+ degree days for 37 days in a row have made the early-spring crops bolt.

Some plants did germinate and provide a harvest, which I'm still harvesting. Since most bolted, I don't have much to harvest, but now I will have more seeds to plant for next year. The plants will drop seed into the seed bank in my garden, and I will collect some to sow next year as well. A market gardener would rip out plants that have bolted as they won't make the leaf growth desired to harvest and sell at a market. I prefer the seeds so I have to work less in the future.

I also had volunteer plants in my garden, where I mostly kept. They help balance the ecosystem around the garden. In my case, the Japanese beetle was more attracted to plants that are considered weeds instead of the plants I wanted to harvest. They really liked the raspberries, but the beetles munched on amaranth and Virginia creeper instead.

Encouragement in Permaculture

Monday, March 30, 2020 • Duration 01:54

I wanted to share some words of encouragement for those that are thinking about starting a journey into permaculture, and to those who have already started.

For those just thinking about starting... just start! Every garden was started by just one plant. Make mistakes, that is part of becoming a master. You got this, I believe in you!

For those of us who already have a homestead or have a permaculturally designed space. Perhaps the layers of the design may have shown some difficulties. Remember, our famous friend Bill Mollison says, the problem is the solution. Try to flip the problem around, and there you will find the solution. A homestead isn't built in a day, this is a long journey, and takes time.

Can't wait to share more words of encouragement on this journey!

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Hugelkultur Farm Featured on our Website

Sunday, March 29, 2020 • Duration 01:59

Have you checked out our website JourneyintoPermaculture.com? Go ahead and take a look! The webpage with all of our episodes and social media links also features a 2 acre hugelkultur farm that I made from scratch with the landowners. There are many benefits that hugelkultur methods provide for raised bed farming. One benefit from burying the downed trees after clearing the land to start the farm, the tree's wood are used in the long-term plans, which they provide nutrients for the plants grown in the beds. These 'hugels' offer more benefits that I can explain in one of our full episodes. This sustainable agriculture method may be a great addition to your permaculture design. The land is also slightly graded to allow water to fill up the pond naturally, and this farm produces everything that you would think a farm cultivates. I can't wait to grow with you as we Journey into Permaculture!

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Grow with me!

Friday, March 27, 2020 • Duration 01:25

Welcome to Journey into Permaculture!

If you're tuning in as this episode posts, we will be able to journey into permaculture together as I have a newly acquired agricultural space.

I have plenty of permie experience by watching tons of youtube videos, getting a permaculture design certificate, reading and owning a bunch of books, as well as, building other's farms, and helping establish permaculture principles on others farms.

If you become a Patron, on Patreon.com/journeyintopermaculture you will be able to steer the show based on your interests and suggestions. I'm looking forward to highlighting what listers are also doing on their Journey into Permaculture, as well as mine.

Thanks for tuning in, see you there!

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What is Journey into Permaculture?

Sunday, March 22, 2020 • Duration 01:43

Welcome to Journey into Permaculture!

We explore the genius, the innovation, and the resilience that is so particular to permaculture - in our backyard, and around the world.

Creating a permaculture minded homestead can be a challenge without a mentor. Go on a Journey into Permaculture every week with your guide, Vinson Corbo, permaculture enthusiast and entrepreneur, as he shares inspirational stories, books, tools, tactics, including interviews of permaculture authors, enthusiasts, influencers, and scholars. Explore in design, creation, & inspiration. Join the experience that will help you excel your endeavors in sustainability and permaculture.

This podcast is for all the homesteaders, DIYers, off grid, conservation minded, farming, gardening, teachers, and activists of sustainable movements. Those just beginning your homestead, a more independent and self-reliant life journey, or already going down the path of permaculture, this program has something for all walks of experience.

Exclusive content only on Patreon. We also have affiliate marketing links that support the show. Thanks for supporting Journey into Permaculture!

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Tools: A-frame and Bubble Level

Season 1 · Episode 7

Sunday, May 24, 2020 • Duration 04:38

The A-Frame Level is a common permaculture tool for a permaculture designer. This easy to make tool is intended for on-contour projects. Earthworks projects such as swales, ponds, hugelkultur mounds, and food forest planting, plus more are made on-contour. An A-Frame Level can be made out of leftover lumber or lumber can be bought. Straight pieces of debris from trees or shrubs on your property can be used to make the A for the A-Frame Level, which is the least costly option. The level needs a plumb-bob or an object tied to string at the top of the A to center itself into the center of the A to identify the contour line as you move across your property with a flag or another object as a market. I've seen A-Frame levels with bubble level at the center line of the A-frame to be extra certain of the calibration.

Watch this video as an example on how to make your A-Frame Level out of tree or shrub materials from Oregon State University.

Formal Plumb bob for A-Frame. A Toolbox bubble level can be put onto the A-Frame Level to confirm the calibration of the level at the mark made on the center of the A. There can be a small bubble level permanently attached to the A-Frame Level too. (bubble level pack)

The Johnson Level - Hand Held Sight Bubble Level can be purchased online. It's small, but needs at least two people to properly mark the contour line on your land. An A-Frame Level is easier to use, as it only needs one person to mark contour lines. The Johnson level is much easier to transport, however.

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Zone and Sector Analysis

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, May 11, 2020 • Duration 10:32

Now that we've a few episodes posted and tons of listens around the world, tweet to us on Twitter @JPermaculture share your favorite episode. I'll give you a shout out in a future episode!

This episode covers zone and sector analysis in a permaculture planed design is based on the Permaculture Desingers' Manual by Bill Mollison. Every plan uses zone analysis. The purpose of considering zone and sector analysis, it is primarily every-preserving for the whole site. Each component that needs more time and energy should be placed closer to the home, or zone 0. Each zone considers management of how to capture energy that is passing through the site as well, including; water, sun, wind, or even fire.

Each zone is a circle, and each circle is larger from the center.

Zone 0 (the house or the village)

This zone considers good house design. A greenhouse or glasshouse can be incorporated on the south side. Other considerations include earth-building one's home with a thatch roof, sod roof, or roof garden. While this building method can outlast modern building, it is not legally allowed in most locations. Growing components will be made of natural material and will eventually degrade, like bamboo for trellises to guide vining plants. Don't let vining plants take onto the sides of the house, which will create premature degradation and expensive to replace. Companion animals will be found in the home, although avoiding the idea of having a pet, the animal should serve a purpose within the design plan.

Zone 1

This is the most frequently visited zone and located right outside of the home, and is within 20 feet. This space has complex techniques that most arranges nature to suit out needs. The space is fully mulched and frequently worked with annual plantings that are replaced frequently for consistent harvest to serve the kitchen. Culinary herbs are also grown nearest the home to best support use in the kitchen. Chicken laying boxes will be found in this zone, but their run could be found in zone 2. In the home garden, seedlings and young trees are prepared and grown for outer zones. Mother trees may also be tended and used for grafting and cloning methods. Other animals included in this zone include fish, rabbits, guinea pigs for food production. You'll have water catchment tanks that are collected from the home's roof to be preserved and used within this zone.

Permaculture Design Principles

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 • Duration 12:19

This episode covers Permaculture Principles by David Holmgren's book "Permaculture: Principles and Pathways beyond Sustainability". Another form of Permaculture Principles can be found in Bill Mollison's "Introduction to Permaculture" and. Also mentioned are the Design Considerations from Bill Mollison found within "Permaculture: A Designers' Manual". Also mentioned in the description, Will Hooker's augmented permaculture principles (NC State University Permaculture Class/Lecture series). His Permaculture Principle version combines both David and Bill's principles.

Permaculture: Principles and Pathways beyond Sustainability by David Holmgren:

Observe & Interact
Catch & Store Energy
Obtain a yield
Apply self-regulation and accept feedback
Use & Value Renewable Resources & Services
Produce no waste
Design from patterns to details
Integrate rather than segregate
Use Small & Slow Solutions
Use & Value Diversity
Use Edges & Value the Marginal
Creatively use & Respond to change

Want more depth to the principles in this episode? This free download further explains each principle, written by David Holmgren.

Permaculture Principles found within Introduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollison:

Where Do I Start?

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, April 27, 2020 • Duration 09:38

I want to cover the question "Where do I start?" I've seen this question frequently on social media outlets. I'm going to use quotes from Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, the founders of permaculture, to help answer this question.

Permaculture means 'permenant-culture'. It's much more than 'permenant-agriculture', as many would otherwise define the word. There's much more to this movement than agriculture, it's a multi-layered and conscious design on methodologies of sustainability.

"The conscious design and maintenance of cultivated ecosystems that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems" - Bill Mollison

"Traditional agriculture was labor intensive, modern industrial agriculture is energy intensive, and permaculture-designed systems are information and design intensive" - David Holmgren

"People frequently ask how much land they need for self-sufficiency. The answer is 'As much as you can control'. Any more and you lose self-sufficiency. Let alone the ability to produce an excess. If people ask 'Where do I start?' Then the answer is always, 'At your front doorstep.'" - Bill Mollison

What purpose do you want your land to serve? What will you be able to contribute to your land?

You will need to create a permaculture plan that will give an overall view of what the land could look like in the end of your journey. However, this will likely change as it goes because permaculture is a dynamic system. Create goals that you wish your land to provide for you. Above all, before doing anything, observe the functions of your land and how it will be able to make way to reach those goals. Don't make any major changes in the land, especially things such as permanent buildings or features. As you learn more about your land, it may have not been placed in the right place.

As you build your permaculture plan for your property, you will need to learn as much as you can about permaculture, other alternative agriculture methods, and environmental sustainability. You may consider a Permaculture Design Certification, which is at minimum a 72 hour class. Many of the best permaculture teachers are talking at in a world-wide conversation that will better create a curriculum that all share, and standardize the PDC moving forward with the movement.

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