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DETACHED STONE COTTAGE in Galicia, NW Spain for sale with 1946 m2 land. Offers around €120,000. Rural (but not remote) off-grid homestead with own water supply, 12v electrics, south facing garden, poly tunnel, large hen house. Info at: https://offgridgalicia.wixsite.com/cottage
GATCOMBE VALLEY CASTLE, Combe Chippenham, Wiltshire. A rare opportunity to acquire a picturesque valley covering 28.03 acres. The land predominantly comprises a combination of permanent pasture, mature woodland and running brook. The land has been farmed organically and registered as organic with the Soil Association for many years. In recent years the land has been utilised for the grazing of sheep. It has also historically been included within a High Level Stewardship agreement, although this has recently expired. It is for sale with a guide price of £295,000 via private treaty by prior appointment with the Vendors’ agents Carter Jonas call 01174 039 970 or email [email protected] Website: https://www.carterjonas.co.uk/property/BTR210006 For more details call Karen on: 07955 887 083
53 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL LAND in the village of Castle Combe in Wiltshire. It has woodland, pasture, and is bordered by the Bybrook River. Part of it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest provides a unique opportunity for numerous biodiversity interests. The land has not been intensively farmed, with intermittent grazing having taken place throughout the years. It is for sale with a guide price of £375,000 via private treaty by prior appointment with the Vendors’ agents Carter Jonas call 01174 039 970 or email [email protected] Website: https://www.carterjonas.co.uk/property/BTR230004 For more details call Karen on: 07955 887 083
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BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE ALGARVIAN RETREAT. Situated in a peaceful valley, close to the historic town of Silves. This tranquil corner of Portugal is the perfect place to re-energise and heal. Tropical hillside gardens of 2.5 acres. Sleeps four. Email: [email protected] Web: www.colinatranquila.com/
STUDY-HOLIDAY IN ITALY. Rooms in characterful hill-village house in Tuscan Apennines, with woodland and growing project in development, library with permaculture and sustainable living books/magazines, stunning scenery. Balance time between study, relaxation, walks – la bella vita!: https://musaclio.com/land-study-holiday
TO RENT, LLANDEILO AREA. 3/4 bed detached barn conversion. Down a track surrounded by 22 acres of private nature reserve, so no pets. Rent negotiable, land available for growing. Landlords live next door. Vegetarians preferred, compatibility essential. Email: [email protected]
FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS the Tashirat orphanage in central Mexico has taken unadoptable children with mental, physical, and emotional disabilities, given them family homes, healed them with a proper diet, and wholesome education. They are looking for new ways to become more sustainable and energy independent and are desperately seeking reliable permaculture guidance. They have built Hugelkulture beds, banana circles, lasagna beds and are trying to create worm septic toilet systems. They must become sustainable so that they are not limited by ever-rising food costs and water shortages. They would be grateful for regular consultations over Zoom or Whatsapp. "I promise it could be one of the most worthwhile things you do with your expertise in the field of permaculture" writes Zev and the staff at the orphanage. "We could be your biggest success story and we would be eternally grateful. For more details email Zev on: [email protected] and view their website: www.tashiratorphanage.org
RESTORATIVE COTTAGE RETREAT on Suffolk organic farm. Beautiful views over meadows and dovecote, tranquil atmosphere, wonderful river and coastal walks nearby, wood-burning stove, and spacious room for six people. Visit www.greatglemhamfarms.co.uk or email [email protected] for booking information and further details.
SUSTAINABLE, ECO SHEPHERD'S HUT in the Scottish Highlands. Wonderful views, great walks, submerged in nature. Follow us on Instagram @fiddlersgreenhighlands, visit www.fiddlersgreenhighlandhideaways.co.uk or call 01862 811 570 for booking information and further details.
WAKELYNS IN SUFFOLK IS ORGANIC FARMING, short food chains and enterprise stacking on perhaps the oldest most diverse UK agroforestry site. Visit for courses, events, Wakelyns Bakery (lovely bread from our YQ population wheat and delicious food), farmhouse/pod holiday accommodation and NGO retreats, CSA horticulture, willow-weaving, and volunteer opportunities (food & accommodation provided): www.wakelyns.co.uk @wakelyns
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY for experienced permaculturists at Catalina, in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. We provide full room and board in exchange for 25 hours of work per week. Interested? Contact Andrew with a letter of introduction and CV at [email protected]
WOODLAND in Argyll, approx half an acre of semi-native woods, southerly aspect, seasonal limestone water, ash, holly, hazel, wych elm,alder etc all semi-mature and 2 landmark mature sycamore, clearly defined boundary hedging/fencing, informal track access 2km from trunk road, 50 metre footpath from track to wood. £10,500. Tel 07900 473 493 or email [email protected]
ACCIDENTAL GODS PODCAST featuring Permaculture magazine editor Maddy Harland. “No doubt my most honest, comprehensive and deepest podcast EVER with Manda Scott who is currently featuring in PM117. It was a privilege to be in conversation with this thought leader, writer, explorer of the future, and spiritual activist. You'll find the pod on Apple, Spotify and Google podcasts and on the Accidental Gods channel on YouTube. I listen to many of Manda's pods. They are profound, important, inspirational, educational and, generously, totally free.” https://accidentalgods.life/spiritual-activism-permaculture-of-land-heart-and-people-with-maddy-harland/?fbclid=IwAR0G265MurnRi17Nj3bSZS_5Br16VnzulxGV_yttoY6ZwaLmJCF1NDnd7hA
COMPOSTING GRIEF. Grieving can allow our pain about the state of the world to be “composted”: It can soften what is hurting and hardened inside and enable us to nurture life again. Learn how to hold space for grief and mourning processes with our trauma-sensitive approach for groups and individuals. Join the Circlewise Institute for Regenerative Culture's extensive online-training program at circlewise.org/grieving. (BIPOC and LGBTQI* folk get free reparation spots).
WELSH PERMACULTURE GATHERING. Building on the great success of last year’s event at Henbant Permaculture Farm, the Paramaethu Cymru Gathering, (Welsh Permaculture Gathering) takes place 1-3rd September, Holden Diary, Lampeter. The line up of inspirational speakers already includes a selection of our own authors, including Stephanie Hafferty, Liz Zorab, Pippa Chapman and PM’s editor Maddy Harland. Plus Patrick Holden, Huw Richards, Matt Swarbrick and Augusta Lewis, with more to come! Includes a weekend Forest School for children, optional tours on the Sunday afternoon and on-site camping. Day tickets include access to the sessions on that day, lunch and hot and cold drinks. Saturday tickets also include dinner and evening entertainment. Weekend tickets include the above, plus evening entertainment on the Friday, on-site camping on Friday and Saturday night, plus breakfast the following morning. www.tickettailor.com/events/festivalpermaculture/935799
TYN Y BERLLAN - The Orchard Homestead. Apple and pear trees grown in Wales. From rare heritage varieties to those with more recent ancestry, including man of historical interest to Wales. One year maidens start at £20, plus 15% off your first order. Use code TYBI5 at checkout. See our full range at tynyberllan.co.uk and call 07816 644 963.
SACRED LAND CULTIVATION, POWYS: I have an idea and some capital - do you have the skills and desire to co-create an inspired, practical project with me? Contact Alan Heeks, www.seedingourfuture.org.uk
BUILDING RESILIENCE CAMP held on a thriving OPD smallholding in West Wales. Showcases what is possible on a market garden scale – but useful no matter what size garden you have. Camps cover permaculture in action: soil health and gut health; green-woodworking; regenerative agriculture techniques; immune boosting tonics; mindfulness exercises. The activities are hands-on and varied, and there is also time to share around the fire. Wheelchair accessibility to parts of the site. https://greenstepspathways.co.uk
OLD HALL INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY and organic farm in Suffolk is looking for new members (families or individuals) with capital and a commitment to living in harmony with nature and other people. oldhall.org.uk email [email protected]
HELP WANTED to establish a productive 5 acre forest garden here on Exmoor. Cottage accommodation available. Possible long term. Would suit adventurous creative couple.
Phone Chris on 01398 763 384 (evenings).
THE FESTIVAL OF PERMACULTURE (22-24th September, Lambourne End, Essex) is a blend of mind-expanding talks, digging around in the soil, communal eating, joyful music-making and all focused on working together to find collective solutions to living harmoniously on a healthy planet. Discounted day tickets will be available for the brand new ‘Permaculture Discovery Day’ taking place 10am-4pm on Sunday 24th September. If you are new to permaculture, keen to join beginner or intermediate permaculture workshops or you just fancy coming along for the day. Line up includes Looby Macnamara, Morag Gamble, Vicki Hird, Nicola Peel, Chris Evans, James Piers Taylor, Rakesh Rootsman Rak, Mark Shipperlee, Liba Ravindran, Sarah Spence and more! Talks and workshops include: Apple Coppice System for Forest gardens, orchards, woodlands and hedgerows; Creative writing and land justice; Community Ownership – a path to empowerment; Genealogy & Permaculture: Tracing Our Roots Back to the Land; Rebugging the planet; Permaculture voices from Africa; Think like a Forest: creating thriving, regenerative organisations that make an impact; and lots more.
www.permaculture.org.uk/festival2023
AUTHOR SIGNING AND BOOK LAUNCH Saturday 6th November 2023, 10am-2pm. Meet Anne Stobart, medical herbalist and grower at The Bookery, 21 High Street, Crediton EX17 3AH. She will be signing her new book Trees And Shrubs That Heal published by Permanent Publications and showing some herbal recipes from the book, such as spicebush twig tea and hawthorn berry liqueur. https://thebookery.org.uk/events
PICTURESQUE HOME IN NATURE PARK surrounded by cork oaks for sale in southern Spain, (100+sq. meters) on 1.5 acres of land. Off the grid, with solar panels and bore hole plus spring water. Contact [email protected] or +34 636 980 996
2-3 BED FARM COTTAGE. Eco renovation, gorgeous uninterrupted views to Cheviot Hills, 3 miles from Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. 1-2 sittingrooms, 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen, Morso woodburner, underfloor heating downstairs, radiators, air source heat pump, new double glazed windows, sheeps wool insulation on all ground floor external walls and loft, soundproofed party wall. Cabuchon bath with sky view. Lakeland VOC free paint. £6k RHI money left. Approx. 1/3 acre comprising: paddock, wild garden with trees, hardstanding for 2 cars. Another 0.2 acre in planning process sold separately. Rewilded acre field for sale and open to careful use. O.O. £258k. Details, photos: [email protected]
FOR SALE, €100,000, converted cob barn, straw bale studio, cob tiny house, enclosed organic garden in lovely village of Hotnitsa, Bulgaria. Multi-nation friendly community. Reliable Internet, water supply, electricity. Located within 15km of the historic city of Veliko Turnovo. For more details email: [email protected] and see: https://cobhouse432.wixsite.com/cobhouseforsale
MID WALES: First-floor, three-bedroom apartment for sale at Dol Llys Housing Co-operative. Share Grade II* house and 14.5 acres of gardens and woodland. Located within walking/cycling distance of Llanidloes, Powys. Good rail links and local schools. £230,000. See https://dol-llys.co.uk.
2 BED TERRACE REFURBISHED ECO HOUSE, large sustainable garden with fruit/veg. Green living with great connections, 1.5 miles Durham city. £650pcm AST, or for sale by negotiation. Email: [email protected]
HOUSE FOR SALE WITH LAND. Bovey Tracey, Devon. £575,000. Total 4.3 acres. Semi-Rural Grade II Listed semi-detached Thatched Cottage, 2(could be 3)bed, lounge having open inglenook fireplace, bathroom with bath and shower, kitchen with dresser and standalone cabinets, spare room (could be 3rd bed/library), mains electricity and water, shared drainage, oil hot water and central heating boiler, satellite TV, car port, L-stables with tack room, park 2-4 vehicles, garden, 3 grazing/orchard/wildlife fields, varied trees and fruit trees relevant bushcraft, forest garden, orchard, wildlife. 10 min walk to town centre (shops, junior school, surgery, buses (to mainline rail Exeter and Newton Abbot)). 5min walk to River Bovey and 5 min walk to National Trust Parke Estate Woodland and River. Walk from house to Dartmoor Lustleigh, Lustleigh Cleave, Yarner Wood, Haytor. 35 min drive to Teignmouth beach. Chris 07726 783 688. See: https://www.stags.co.uk/properties/17778549/sales and https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/140415830#/?channel=RES_BUY
GRANTS FOR NEW FOOD FORESTS. Plants For A Future (PFAF) is able to award small grants to groups or individuals planning or starting to develop a new food forest/ forest garden project. See more at https://pfaf.org/fund/ and tell us about your plans at [email protected]
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FARMSTART needs help to get started! If you are a producer, consumer, wholesaler or want to produce local food in Nottinghamshire, please fill out our surveys and find out more at www.nottsfarmstart.co.uk
2/3 BED FARM COTTAGE. Eco renovation, gorgeous uninterrupted views to Cheviot Hills, 3 miles from Jedburgh, Scottish Borders. 1/2 sittingrooms, 2 new bathrooms, new kitchen, Morso woodburner, underfloor heating downstairs, radiators, air source heat pump, new double glazed windows, sheeps wool insulation on all ground floor external walls and loft, soundproofed party wall. Cabuchon bath with sky view. Lakeland VOC free paint. £6k RHI money left. Approx. 1/3 acre comprising: paddock, wild garden with trees, hardstanding for 2 cars. Another 0.2 acre in planning process sold separately. Rewilded acre field for sale and open to careful use. O.O. £285k. Details, photos: [email protected]
1 ACRE SMALLHOLDING with 3 story Victorian house, Stourport, Worcestershire. Much loved family home of 20 years; All managed organically and next to a nature reserve. Outbuildings for storage and office; Polytunnel; Laid out beds for fruit and vegetables; Mature garden with apple trees. £370,000. For more information and plenty of pictures contact: [email protected]
PROPERTY FOR SALE bordering Dyfed Permaculture Farm, West Wales. Approximately 1.5 acres – terraced and variety of sloping gradients; half wild/wooded, half managed; Spring Water feeding Polytunnel and 3 Ponds by gravity; terraced Veg Beds; many Fruit Trees/Bushes; seasonal Stream; Mythological Garden with handbook/website; Peaceful; Secluded; Fabulous views. 12 room lovingly crafted Longhouse restoration and extension: 5 bedrooms; Green Oak lintels; Curved windows; Balconies; Spring water; Water heating by Solar/Woodburners; Space heating by Woodburners/Conservatory passive solar; Double Glazed; Leech Field for waterborne waste; scope for ground-based photovoltaics. Turf roofed Garden Studio with living accommodation; Stone Outbuilding split into Storage and Hermitage; Wood Sheds; Tool Shed; Stone Pigstye; Outdoor covered kitchen/workshop beneath extensive Decking. www.morgananddavies.co.uk/properties/17337813/sales#
CRIAFOLEN PERMACULTURE teaching (Intro.,PDC or custom courses), consultancy and design services. 30 years experience in temperate Permaculture and organic growing from small garden to farm/eco-village scale. Solidarity pricing available. Contact Dr Paul Jennings Dip.Perm.Des [email protected]
UNDO BDM Northern Scotland have a full time vacancy. Agricultural Business Development Manager. Responsible for building and maintaining enduring relationships with farmers and landowners in Aberdeenshire, Perthshire and Fife. You will identify and negotiate access to land, conduct soil sampling, and manage operational activity. You will be required to travel, conduct field work and site supervision as part of your routine work, and support other areas of the business where required: https://undo.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=137&source=aWQ9MTM=
NORFOLK/SUFFOLK PERMACULTURE GATHERING 1-3 September 2023 permaculture camp. Building and sustaining connections in the East. Sharing cooking and camping together round fire. Skill sharing and discussions. Children welcome but no dogs please. Contact via email: [email protected]
FOR SALE/TO LET: €330,000 Renovated presbytery in south-west France (dept. 65). 3 bed, 1 bath & 1 shower room. 1.1 hectares, includes old productive orchard, garden areas & field being rewilded, with native & fruiting trees around the edges. All to biodynamic & permaculture standards. Looking for someone to continue the stewardship and regeneration of this lovely place. Full details from: [email protected]
TRELAY CO-HOUSING COMMUNITY in North Cornwall is searching for energetic new members, especially veg growers & people with livestock or maintenance skills. See our website for further information: www.trelay.org Interest weekend 16-18th June 2023, please email your details to [email protected]
THE BARAKO PERMACULTURE CENTER in Somaliland have plans to develop their capacity in the agriculture sector, specifically in Agro-business and Permaculture. They need support for getting training or to sponsor some training that will be held in Kenya and/or Malawi. If you can help with skills or donations, please contact Dr. Ahmed Yousuf Idiris, Agriculture, Environment and Livestock Expert. Phone: +252 634 246 726. Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Skype ID: ahmedcolombus
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LAND FOR SALE near Mold, North Wales, just under an acre, secluded situation, mature fir trees, easy access from quiet public singletrack road. Suitable for recreation, garden, possible potential for planning. Offers over £30,000. Email: [email protected]
PICTURESQUE HOME IN NATURE PARK surrounded by cork oaks for sale in southern Spain, (100+sq. meters) on 1,5 acres of land. Off the grid, with solar panels and bore hole plus spring water. Contact [email protected] or +34 636 980 996
STONE COTTAGE IN NORTH CLARE, Ireland. 3/4 acre. Nature reserve. 12km from sea and shops. Hugelbeds, forest garden. Partially renovated. Tiny house, barn, studio space. We hosted groups for self exploration weeks, also Airbnb. Still lots of potential. 155.000€. Email: [email protected] Web: www.octopusgardeneire.wordpress.com
OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP a permaculture growing project on three acres of North Wessex downland near Whitchurch, Hampshire. We are looking for an individual or a couple, with experience of permaculture, to work with us to dream and manifest a nature connected vision on the land. Accommodation available. Contact Will at: [email protected]
LOVELY SMALLHOLDING FOR SALE near Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales. C 3 acres, 3 bed bungalow, useful outbuildings, 100+ fruit and nut trees and bushes, large polytunnel, cultivated sustainably. £410k https://www.johnfrancis.co.uk/properties/16038434/sales#/ Email: [email protected]
SOCIAL FORESTRY: Tending the Land as People of Place by Tomi Hazel Vaarde (foreword by Starhawk). Helps readers remember the ways of the wild while implementing local food production and conservation for the long term: https://synergeticpress.com/
PRIMAL GATHERING, an environmentally, socially, and psychologically gathering and regenerative culture design consultancy with a mission to restore people, forests, and ecosystems all over the world have their first UK gathering in partnership with Medicine Festival at 42 Acres, Somerset on 21-26 March 2023. Speakers include BAFTA award-winning documentary filmmaker Bruce Parry and BBC Woman’s Hour’s climate justice expert Farhana Yamin. On this 5 day immersion, there will be mushroom inoculation, tree planting, foraging, beekeeping and creating with natural materials. Woven together with myth, folklore and druidry from the British isles, accompanied by soundscapes from across the world. Primal Gathering supports participants from thinking about making a change, to taking collective action and inspiring real, lasting and visible impact on the land that we inhabit. For full details view: https://primalgathering.co/primal-gathering-uk
MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR MOBILE. Ecotalk use the money from customers’ bills to give land back to nature and to create vital new habitats for Britain’s wildlife. We’ve got some of the lowest cost tariffs available, great coverage and 5G on the market-leading EE network, and you can bring your current phone number with you. Visit: Ecotalk.co.uk
BUILD A GREENER BRITAIN with your energy bills. We’re Britain’s greenest energy company. We only supply 100% green electricity and carbon neutralised gas. We built our first windmill over 25 years ago and kicked off the green energy movement. We use 100% of our profits to build new sources of green energy. You can join our mission to end the use of fossil fuels. Don’t just pay an energy bill. Pay it to a company that will do some good with it and invest in all of our futures. Visit: Ecotricity.co.uk
IF WE WAIT FOR GOVERNMENTS, it will be too late. If we act as individuals, it will be too little. But if we act as communities we change what is possible. Right now, Transition groups are reimaging food, energy, transport and connections in their local communities. We’re building a fairer, regenerative world from the ground up. Join them: https://transitiontogether.org.uk/
ALDERFEN MARSHES: Private conservation area on the Norfolk Broads. 'Experience Days' including charcoal making, regenerative conservation, biochar production, wild tea harvesting, spoon carving and conservation composting. Half-day and full-day experiences with optional camping. Web: www.alderfenmarshes.co.uk
VINTAGE ROOTS is an award-winning, fully organic, ethical wine and drinks business, and has been since 1986, supplying shops, restaurants and consumers directly. We are privately owned and believe passionately about placing the environment, sustainability and people's welfare at the center of our trading. Organically grown grapes are pure and without unwanted chemical residues, and our wines are made to organic standards with sulphur dioxide levels kept to minimum and sometimes absent. Both environment and vineyard workers are protected and biodiversity promoted. We fly the flag for high quality organic, biodynamic, natural and ethically produced wines from around the world, not to mention quirkier offerings such as organic amaretto, a seaweed gin and our first organic Tequila. We've also developed our own brand ranges which provide a donation to conservation charity The Born Free Foundation for every bottle sold. As well as celebrating the sustainability efforts of our producers, Vintage Roots sets strict standards for its own business and since 2005 our office has been 100% powered by renewable energy and in 2006 we became the first in the UK to offset the carbon footprint of all our imports. Call: 08009 804 992. Web: www.vintageroots.co.uk
Wakelyns - Suffolk Organic Agroforestry with short food chains and enterprise stacking including Wakelyns Bakery, Real Veg CSA, Phoenix Willow and The Contemporary Hempery. Shortlisted for Farming Today’s ‘Farming for the Future’ award 2022 (Radio 4’s Food and Farming Awards). Lovely Farmhouse (12 bed, 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom) and Ley Alley Pod (double bed bunks) accommodation - ideal for groups small and large and NGO retreats (meeting room spaces available). Events, courses, and community days. www.wakelyns.co.uk @wakelyns @wakelynsbakery @realveg_csa @contemporaryhempery
LOVE NATURE - A unique opportunity to buy a piece of paradise in Italy. Ancient stone farmhouse set in 4¼ acres of aged olive groves commanding a privileged and coveted position with sea views, ideal for self-sufficiency. €790,000 (negotiable): www.peritalia.com
FOR SALE: 2/3 bed 19th century south facing cottage in North Lincolnshire with gas fired Rayburn, wood burner, office converted from stable, garden (80ft by 30ft) cultivated sustainably with raised beds, fruit trees, greenhouse and outhouses. Situated in a small town with local amenities and railway station. £250,000. Contact [email protected]g or 01724 712 337.
HEAT YOUR HOME efficiently and economically with garden waste, small sticks and cardboard while reducing global problems. Resources including detailed plans, a comprehensive film and free heat advice are available. Sustainable, clean, cheap and carbon neutral. More info at https://freeheat.info/
LANDSCAPE CARBON CALCULATOR. Discover how long your landscape will take to sequester the carbon emitted to build it and become part of the global climate solution. This global climate solution application is transforming the way landscape professionals approach planning to support carbon positive designs. Sign up today and calculate your projects complete carbon cycle: calccarbon.com
CULTURAL EMERGENCE Summer 2023 courses at Applewood Permaculture Centre and online, with Looby Macnamara. For detials please see: www.applewoodcourses.com
THE WILD CIRCLE – Woodland Retreats, Holidays and Courses designed to let the wild back in. On the edge of the Cornish moors, this small scale rewilding project, is following pathways towards a more thriving life and exploring natural cycles as catalysts for change. Email: [email protected] Web: www.thewildcircle.co.uk
BIODYNAMIC TRAINING: Growing the Land, Growing People. 2 year practical course. For more details view: http://biodynamictraining.org/
EUROPEAN PERMACULTURE COMMUNITY FORUM, 1-5 March 2023. Online 5 day programme ‘Let’s Talk About Food’. More information at: http://forum.eupc.community
WELL ESTABLISHED INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY in Devon – Looking for new members. Families and individuals share 10 acres of organic growing and trees living in dwellings in a historic house and outbuildings. Well-structured agreements, decision making and ways of living. For sale: 2, 1 bedroom spacious unique houses – one in main house and one in outbuilding: both under £300K - for more information and pictures see www.bowdenhouse.co.uk
SPACIOUS WATERMILL IN CHARANTE, FRANCE. The Mill has been in our family for generations of sprawling holidays and outdoor living. It sleeps 14 with ease, with acres of fields and woodland to walk, play and picnic in. The mill race runs under the house and the river winds gently through the garden. It's easy to live the good life here - wild swimming, wild cooking, tree houses, cycling, canoeing, shopping in markets… or just soak up the sun. For further details email: [email protected] and view https://www.moulindetingaud.fr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moulindetingaud/
PROFESSIONAL DOWSER and Energy Intuitive. Much is known about Ley Lines and Geopathic Stress, but less about Negative Emotion attaching to the Watercourse on a piece of land, and under a home, as Energetic ‘Imprints’ in place from the moment they were created until now. By clearing this GeoEmotional Energy using dowsing, crystal therapy over satellite images, quartz bowls and tuning fork therapy, a home can become ‘lighter’ and calmer, and easier to live in successfully; nurturing and strengthening harmonious creativity; and the land itself can come alive! Registered Practitioner with British Dowsers. Contact Sarah at: thesuffolkdowser.co.uk
FESTIVAL OF WELLBEING. You can now watch all 15 talks from the 2022 Festival of Wellbeing. Ticket holders can watch the talks for free, or you can buy online access for £20 or £10 concession here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theresurgencecentre/790137/r/fowrecbc
MID-WALES. Earth… Air… Water… Fire… Walk wild open hilltops, breathe cool fresh air, explore streams and waterfalls, snuggle by the cosy woodburner. Friendly, bright and comfortable s/c hideaway, sleeps 2(+2). Also quiet stream-side camping with campfires. Rob & Pip. Phone: 01686 420 423. Web: www.the-gorfanc-hideaway.co.uk
CEIRIOG VALLEY. NORTH WALES. Three bed semi-detached quirky old house with large out building and 3 pigpens. Beautiful 3/4 acre garden with orchard and hardstanding; Rhino greenhouse; raised beds; meadow area and wildlife rich with newts, toads, frogs and slow worms. Roosting sparrow colony. No chemicals used for over 7 years. Quiet rural area. Not overlooked. Close to wood. Offers over 375K. Email: [email protected] or phone 07852 106 454 for more details.
CAN YOU HELP? The team here at Permaculture Magazine are hearing from readers in the UK who, because of the squeeze on the cost of living, cannot currently afford to subscribe to the magazine, although they still wish to. Can you buy, or donate, £17.95 and gift them a subscription to help them through this period? You can do that here: www.permaculture.co.uk/subscribe entering GIFTSUB in ‘where you heard about us’ field (we will do the rest). Of course, we will keep yours and the recipient’s details totally private. Our Donations button is also available for larger amounts, supporting international perma- culture communities who do not have access to currency: https://tinyurl.com/2p92r4pk
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GROW YOUR OWN MUSHROOMS with kits and courses from Fat Fox Mushroooms. Harvest Guarantee. Free UK Shipping. Gift Wrap Option. See the front cover story to PM114 and the feature on pages 9-12: www.fatfoxmushrooms.com
LOW IMPACT COOKING: Haybox Thermal Cooking, Flat Pack rocket stoves and building small solar power packs. For workshops and products visit www.sf-innovations.co.uk Income generated is used to fund our outreach work in the UK and Sri Lanka.
NEW OWNERS SOUGHT FOR SUFFOLK LOW IMPACT BUSINESS – campsite with rustic glamping, 4* holiday cottage, award-winning village pub plus 3 residential flats, all set within a wildlife garden in rural Suffolk 20 mins from coast. Contact EM&F East Anglia: tinyurl.com/25d5yrbd
STEPHANIE HAFFERTY, the ‘permaculture no dig gardener’, seasonal plant-based recipes, organic no dig gardening, homegrown eco friendly potions from plants, edible garden design, permaculture, small-scale homesteading, living lightly and abundantly: nodighome.com
FOREST GARDENING in Dartington, Devon, led by the world renowned, and Permanent Publications author, Martin Crawford. Various course dates 2022/2023: www.agroforestry.co.uk
FOREST GARDENING EXPERT. Tomas Remiarz, advice, design, practical support. For more details view: reallifeforestgardens.com
PERMACULTURE ACCOMMODATION. West Dorset, Powerstock. A self-catering, self-contained studio with separate washing facilities. In beautiful countryside; 20 mins drive from Ourganics Perma-culture Garden. Sleeps up to three. Wood burning stove. Microwave, fridge, hob. Use of washing machine. Parking. £50 per night for a couple or £40 per night single. Call Angelica 07837 287 366 or email [email protected]
PLANT INTELLIGENT DESIGN Looking for a natural way to manage insects or deer? Lauren uses earth energies and nature spirits to create solutions for farmers and gardeners who want to work efficiently and live in harmony. Web: plantintelligentdesign.com
FOR SALE: Small 10 acre family farm traditionally managed with bungalow in unspoilt area of Dorset. Due to ill health family home and much cherished that has been traditionally managed as a small farm; with barn and stable block for sale in beautiful unspoilt area of Dorset. Unique and rare opportunity for land not chemically contaminated/sprayed and with no neighbouring pollutants (air, road or neighbouring farms) next to wooded area down private (bridleway) tarmac lane. Sale currently being handled by Saville Wimborne office DT2 7BB but call the current owner Cherie for immediate details: 01993 891 532 or email [email protected]
WANTED, LAND FOR SMALL ECO-HOME AND PERMACULTURE GARDEN in the Guildford/Woking (Surrey) area, ideally near like-minded people. Please email: [email protected]
BEAUTIFUL THREE-BEDROOM COTTAGE FOR RENT. One acre of permaculture/organic gardens and ponds. Available from November 2022. Located on edge of the Gower "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty", famed for the best beaches in the UK. Just 4 miles from the popular seaside University town of Swansea. Contact [email protected] for details, including photos.
DO YOU HAVE A POTENTIAL NEARLY WILD CAMPING LOCATION? Would you like to diversify your income and inspire people to love our countryside by offering limited camping on your land with basic facilities. We are a non-profit co-operative of like-minded people - bringing together ambassadors for the countryside, its rich heritage and wildlife, with those seeking to explore and learn through informal fun. View: www.nearlywildcamping.org
IS THERE SOMETHING YOU NEED or would like? A contact, community, help? Have your ad placed here, contact [email protected]
CAREYS SECRET GARDEN, Dorset. Come and discover this walled, wild plot which has been left untouched (and most definitely untamed) for over 40 years, until now. Open for visits, courses and events. Discover more by visiting the website:
www.careyssecretgarden.co.uk
LEARN PERMACULTURE. Various courses and dates with Aranya during 2023/2024: https://www.learnpermaculture.com/
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES of Deep Transformation. Laying the groundwork for an ecological civilization with Jeremy Lent. Starts Fall 2022 for 10 weeks: www.jeremylent.com/calendar.html
MEDICINAL FOREST GARDENING. Learn online about design & harvest with healing trees & shrubs, with Anne Stobart, experienced medical herbalist & grower. Start any time: medicinalforestgardentrust.thinkific.com
GROWING FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY. 3 days spread across the year. Email: [email protected]
ORGANIC GARDENER only good things for your garden. Organic flower bulbs and organic seeds, eco-friendly perennials shop recycled and biodegradable growing items. Based in the beautiful seaside town of Sidmouth in Devon. Lovingly and expertly grown by Dutch flower growers and the finest English craftsmen. For more information view: www.organicgardener.co.uk
ECO ZOOM VERSA ROCKET STOVE offers the flexibility to cook with wood, charcoal, or solid biomass fuel in a durable design. Its versatility makes it the perfect outdoor cooking stove. Order from PM: shop.permaculture.co.uk/eco-zoom-versa-rocket-stove.html
ECCO STOVE wood fired masonry heaters provide an economical and highly efficient way of getting the most out of the least amount of fuel. Go green with up to 93% Carbon Neutral efficiency. Continues to heat your home for up to 12 hours after the fire has gone out from just 7kg of logs. No radiators or electrical connections. To find out more contact our team on 01527 857 814. Web: www.eccostove.com
BROCKWOOD PARK SCHOOL. A vegetarian, international, alternative, boarding school for around 70 students aged between 14 - 19 in Hampshire, UK. Founded in 1969. Open Days available. Please view: www.brockwood.org.uk for further details or phone 01962 771 744.
CORNISH ECO RETREAT Come back to Earth and stay in our little paradise on the south coast of Cornwall. We have 3 yurts, a shepherd’s hut and strawbale barn and love people to come and get inspired by the surrounding nature and wildlife. Cotna is just a woodland walk away from the coast path and quiet beaches, ideal for wild swimming & kayaking. We offer practical courses such as no-dig, foraging and sourdough breadmaking. Phone: 01726 844 867. Email: [email protected] Web:
www.cotna.co.uk
BEAUTIFUL, RUGGED PEMBROKESHIRE. Three eco-friendly, converted barns on smallholding. Each sleeps 4 - 6. Coastal path 2 miles. Phone: 01348 891 344. Email: [email protected] Web: stonescottages.co.uk
PERMAYOUTH – from refugee camps to metropolises, we are a network of teenagers from all over the world. Collectively, we want to make a positive change in our communities and we’re using permaculture to do it. We believe there is a need to rapidly shift to a one-planet life, to regenerate and repair the planet and become carbon neutral by 2030. We are for teens and our allies and include guest speakers, garden tours, [PR]Activism, the Arts and workshops. Take part in our free online monthly festivals. Details: www.permayouth.org
DONATE. Your generosity continues to allow Permaculture magazine to support people and communities around the world. Donations mean that together we can supply subscriptions and key books to permaculture projects without access to currency: www.permaculture.co.uk/donate
Permaculture magazine is receiving more and more requests for acknowledgement and support. Requests come from those being impacted today by climate change and those living in refugee camps who want to help their children learn, adapt and live more resilient lives. These donations allow us to reach these people who are making real differences within their communities.
The World Forest Organisations’ thank you letter here is an example of the positive impact we can make to people such as Eva Jefa in Kenya.
Permaculture magazine also seeks to pair up projects with expert mentors and volunteers (keep an eye on the Classified and News pages for these requests).
Donate today and we can get key texts to projects in time for their academic years. We always welcome large contributions, but even the smallest contribution you can make will go a long way. 100% of the money goes to supporting permaculture people and projects, wherever they may be.
SATORI HEALING RETREAT … Rest … Create … Revive. Secluded wildflower meadow, woodlands, self-catering and off-grid; ‘just’ retreat, or add basket weaving, reflexology, wild food foraging. Beautiful yurt, hut or wild camping options – Blackdown Hills, Somerset. Phone: 07957 161 748. Email: Web: www.satorihealingretreat.co.uk
HERE IS A LIST OF PM STOCKISTS
UK: www.permaculture.co.uk/stockists
USA: www.permaculture.co.uk/stockists_us
Your store, or favourite store, could join them! Please email: [email protected] for further details or to give him a heads-up!
We support shopping locally and independently. New outlets are also welcome for our award winning Permanent Publications book range!
VEGAN ORGANIC FARMING & GROWING promotes permaculture using green manures and composts. Environmentally and animal friendly, sustainable growing – step into the future with the Vegan Organic Network. For magazines, DVDs, course details, info and support see www.veganorganic.net or ring 08452 235 232.
AMERICAN READERS of PM can order our Permanent Publications books from our USA distributor Chelsea Green. View: www.chelseagreen.com/?s=Permanent+Publications Free shipping on orders over $100. Call them to order direct, or to be a stockist, on 800 639 4099
TREEGENERATION Ltd. Get support to plant trees and generate income under the UK Woodland Carbon Code. Help with project management and verifying new woodlands, raising cash, and selling carbon. Email: [email protected] Web: https://treegeneration.uk
SUPPORT SEA SHEPHERD UK (SSUK) and help defend ocean wildlife. Our mission is to defend marine wildlife from illegal exploitation, expose atrocities to conserve species, and protect ocean habitats. Your support will help our volunteers continue to:
• Try and stop whaling in the Faroes Islands
• Keep Icelandic whaling as a thing of the past
• Coordinate coastal clean-ups
• Free the seabed of discarded fishing gear
• Educate the next generation – our ‘Ocean
Warriors’ of the future!
Visit: www.seashepherd.org.uk
ELEVATOR – The Good Job Network promotes jobs with social enterprises, charities and purpose driven companies. Sign-up for free, create freelance profiles and earn money from referring friends to ethical jobs. All the jobs have been curated to ensure they are all paid opportunities to make the world a better place. For details: https://elevatorcafe.com
TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE ACCOUNTING is managed by Peter Ellington, PM and Permanent Publications Financial Director. It provides accounting and taxation services for social enterprises, charities, businesses, and individuals looking to build communities with environmental concerns. For a free initial consultation call Peter on 07824 479 489 and view their website:
www.triplebottomlineaccounting.com
PRINT DESIGN: Do you need some graphic design help? Nicola designs the articles for PM as well as books for Permanent Publications. Whilst books and magazines are her speciality, she also designs programmes, brochures and other promotional material, and ebooks too. She’s approachable, reliable and meticulous. Email [email protected]
PERMACULTURE MAGAZINE’s own range of hoodies, t-shirts and more are available in all sizes and colours. Clothing made from plants not plastic and designed to be sent back for re-manufacturing instead of landfill. Made with certified organic cotton in renewable energy powered factories. Order via: www.permaculture.teemill.co.uk
OUTDOOR COOKING at Permaculture Magazine’s online store. Quality, long term, additions to the home and garden as we look at our lives beyond lockdowns and reimagine our own spaces: https://shop.permaculture.co.uk/outdoor-cooking.html
HOTBIN COMPOSTER makes composting easy. Compost 100% of your domestic food waste and garden clippings simply and easily and it produces high quality weed free compost. Order from PM’s online shop: https://shop.permaculture.co.uk/hotbin-composter-mk2-extras.html
GARDEN TOOLS. Take a look at Permaculture Magazine’s online store, select, quality tools: https:// shop.permaculture.co.uk/garden-tools.html
ECONOMY SCYTHE SET (WITH E EUROPEAN PEENING JIG). A starter scything kit consisting of an adjustable wooden snath with clamp (select height of main user), one blade (select type), a peening jig, a Mailander sharpening stone (fine), synthetic sharpening stone (coarse), steel stone sheath, flat file, a copy of notes on the use of the Austrian Scythe. Order here: https://shop.permaculture.co.uk/starter-scythe-set.html
ECO ZOOM VERSA ROCKET STOVE offers the flexibility to cook with wood, charcoal, or solid biomass fuel in a rugged and durable design. Its versatility makes it the perfect outdoor cooking stove. Order from PM online: https://shop.permaculture. co.uk/eco-zoom-versa-rocket-stove.html
VEGAN PERMACULTURE in Essex, London and at other UK venues: www.spiralseed.co.uk
TOMAS REMIARZ forest gardening expert: Web: http://reallifeforestgardens.com
FREE TRAINING IN ACTIVE HOPE. Active Hope Foundations Training is an online, video-based, course designed to strengthen your ability to make a difference in the world. With Chris Johnstone, Joanna Macy, Rob Hopkins and others, it offers a wealth of regenerative practices for positive change: https://activehope.training
FOREST GARDENING in Dartington, Devon, led by the world renowned, and Permanent Publications author, Martin Crawford. Various course dates: www.agroforestry.co.uk
DESIGNED VISIONS. Various permaculture courses, dates, tutors, including Aranya. Please see: www.designedvisions.com
CHARLES DOWDING, growing since 1982, no dig organic gardening and teaching in Somerset, UK. View: www.charlesdowding.co.uk
BRIGHTON PERMACULTURE COURSES. Dates throughout 2023/2024. Phone: 07746 185 927. Web: brightonpermaculture.org.uk
THE BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE offers a range online courses around Biodynamics; “introduction”, “BD Preparations” “New Eyes for Land” and soon more … As well as certified work based trainings and seminars for professional skills in agroecology and biodynamic farming - www.bdacollege.org.uk
BEN LAW’S WOODLAND MANAGEMENT & ROUNDWOOD TIMER FRAMING COURSES. For full details please view: www.ben-law.co.uk
ACS DISTANCE EDUCATION – Personalised courses that you can study from quarantine, we offer expert tutor support, that comes free with 100hr & up purchases. We also offer over 800+ fully customizable modules, in fields such as: Permaculture, Mud Brick Construction, Landscaping, Carpentry, and many more fields. Feel free to get in touch at [email protected] or visit www.acsedu.co.uk or give us a call on 01384 442 752
Does your permaculture course appear on our Course listings pages in the print/digital/online editions? As with our classifieds they also appear on the digital/app editions of the magazine and on our website for the duration of each issue. For details email: [email protected]
THE WILLOWS LAKESIDE RETREAT is an eco glamping site for nature lovers just within the South Downs National Park. Close to Knepp and the RSPB. View: www.thewillowslakesideretreat.com
PEACEFUL GARDEN COTTAGE in North Devon’s area of outstanding natural beauty, perfect for walking, writing or a spiritual retreat. Spacious Christopher Day eco design with wood burner. Standard and small double in linked rooms. Three miles from spectacular coast. View: https://airbnb.com/h/peaceful-garden-cottage
ECO-HOSTEL & CAMPSITE, including Yurts and Tipis in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Family friendly, 55-acre woodland site. Great location for walking and cycling. The Eco-Hostel has been eco-retrofitted. Take a look at the new Longdown Wing, with en suite rooms, organic linen and towels and eco friendly toiletries included. View: www.sustainability-centre.org/accommodation.html
CENTRAL LONDON B&B, family run by Stefan Geyer (Zen in the Art of Permaculture Design). Quote ‘Permaculture’ for 10% discount on standard rooms. Tel: 020 7837 9140. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.stathanshotel.com
BLACK ISLE PERMACULTURE Siskin & Coll Eco Cabins. Combining environmentally friendly features, artistic touches and rustic charm for a sustainable self catering holiday on our Permaculture LAND Centre and woodland. Green Tourism Gold rating, Ideal for eco conscious travellers seeking simple living. Accessible by public transport and cycling. Visit: www.blackislepermacultureandarts.co.uk for booking details