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Growing to the next level with permaculture 101 in SFC current issue

We often hear the term permaculture but what exactly does it mean? Permaculture, a combination of “permanent” and “agriculture,” was first coined by Australian researchers Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the late 1970s. 

In the current issue of Small Farm Canada magazine, Helen Lammers-Helps explores the concepts of permaculture with experts and authors. She reports on how the principles of permaculture can be broadly applied in a way that is good for people and the planet. 

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Source : Small Farm Canada

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First day of planting season

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It’s finally here — the first day of planting season! ????

After months of prep, maintenance, and waiting on the weather, we’re back in the field getting seeds in the ground. In this video, I take you along for day one of planting — running the tractor, checking conditions, and kicking off what’s always one of the busiest (and most exciting) times of the year.