Classifieds

WOMEN'S COHOUSING IN SUSSEX: Small-scale women’s cohousing in semi rural Sussex. I am looking for a few women to join me. Please email: [email protected]

WOOLLY WEEKEND in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. Learn about wool processing by hand. Washing, spinning, weaving. Self catering accommodation included in our gorgeous eco shepherd’s hut with views! Price starts from £400 Friday-Monday. Follow us on instagram @fiddlersgreenhighlands. For more info visit: https://www.fiddlersgreenhighlands.co.uk/ or call 01862 811 570 for booking information and further details.

THE WARREN FOREST GARDENS & ECO CABINS - A peaceful retreat in the Scottish Highlands for eco-conscious travellers. Stay in Siskin & Coll Eco Cabins, where rustic charm meets creative touches, offering a simple yet sustainable self-catering experience. Nestled within our regenerative woodland, this Green Tourism Gold-rated getaway invites you to reconnect with nature. Easily accessible by public transport. Find out more and book your stay at blackislepermacultureandarts.co.uk

TO RENT: Off-grid 2 bedroom stone cottage with south facing garden. Low EMF foot print / lime plastered internally / hard wired broadband. Surrounded by woodland and open fields. Located down an unmade track in the Brecon Beacons National Park, approx. 6 miles from Llandovery. For details [email protected]

SOUTHERN TUSCANY, ITALY. Modern eco house. Fully off grid. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 6 hectares of mixed land in a secluded valley only 15 minutes from nearest town. Small river. Vegetable garden, polytunnel. Olive trees, mixed fruit trees. 3 small glamping cabins. 470,000 Euros. Info: www.wildtoscana.com/sale

SOLAR POWERED Cooling Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning. Director wanted for this renewable energy charity. The business model is holiday lets. Onsite lodgings available. Make cold from heat: thermodynamic continuous fractional distillation at 15 Bar via brazed NOT soldered jointing. View: www.BuildingsResearch.com  Andrew UK phone: 07858 464 365

24 ACRES OF LAND and two houses for sale in Emilia Romagna, Northern Italy. Includes woodland, fallow, arable, grazing. Uncultivated for over 30 years and previously organic. Two houses, in reasonable condition. Unspoilt valley in the Valmozzola area. Fairly remote, but accessible to the nearby town Valmozzola. 40,000EUROS. For more details email: [email protected]

SOUTH WEST FRANCE. Volunteering opportunity: I'm Silvi 65 and guardian of a beautiful 17th Century ex-water mill, who offers skills for holiday exchange for fit retired people, to help renovate old stone buildings, waterpower, organic gardening, maintenance, etc.. Own transport essential for exploring the Dordogne. Singles or couples are welcome. Email: [email protected]

SMALLHOLDING NORMANDY - traditional farmhouse, attached barn & garage: separate cottage; another potential rental cottage. 1,36 acres land with productive organic vegetable gardens, fruit trees, firewood coppice/trees, chickens, bees, and well. Included (requiring assembly): 4Kw solar-system and 66ft polytunnel. 249,000€. Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.houselandandcottage.com

RURAL HEREFORDSHIRE: lovely 5 bedroom home, 3 reception rooms, 5 acres of land, 2 outbuildings with potential for redevelopment. Quiet setting 5 miles from Hereford (good transport links). £850,000. Fantastic potential for a permaculture project. Email: [email protected]

LONDON PERMACULTURE FESTIVAL 6th July 2025 at Cecil Sharp House, Camden. Come along for workshops, stalls, a pop-up unusual edible perennials plant stall and a ‘families at the festival’ zone. Enjoy discussions, networking and learning about creative solutions for a sustainable, healthy future: https://londonpermaculturefestival.com/ The PM team will be there with its bargain books.

GROUNDSWELL, The Regenerative Agriculture Festival, 2nd-3rd July 2025 at Lannock Farm, Hertfordshire, UK. A forum for farmers, growers, or anyone interested in food production and the environment to learn about theory and practical applications. View: https://groundswellag.com/ The PM team will be there.

THE EUROPEAN ECOVILLAGE GATHERING is set to return in 2025, bringing together visionaries, change-makers, and community builders from across the continent and beyond. From 12th to 17th August 2025, at Manas Garden in Hungary, hosted by the Mindenegyüttmegy Egyesület community: https://gen-europe.org/european-ecovillage-gathering-2025-save-the-date/

THE GREEN GATHERING, the original off-grid festival, 31st July-3rd August 2025 at Piercefield Park, Chepstow, UK: www.greengathering .org.uk/ Share wisdom and skills; find friends; weave, weld and tell stories. The PM team will be there.

IDLER FESTIVAL, a weekend of philosophy and merriment, comedy, talks, music and workshops. 11th-13th July 2025 at Fenton House & Garden, Hampstead, UK. View: www.idler.co.uk/festival/ PM’s Maddy Harland is one of the speakers.

THE ORGANIC GROWERS GATHERING, 22nd-24th August 2025, at Hardwick Estate, South Oxfordshire. From small scale vegetable, fruit, herb and flower growers to land workers, crafters and purveyors of folk music. Whether you’re a master of the soil or a new entrant gaining experience seeding your ideas, there is something for everyone: https://organicgrowersgathering.org/ The PM team will be there.

WALES PERMACULTURE FESTIVAL, 12th - 14th September 2025 at Henbant Bach Farm, Tai’n Lôn, Caernarfon: www.permaculture.org.uk/festival-wales The PM team will be there.

INTERNATIONAL PERMAYOUTH CONFERENCE 20th-25th October 2025, Timor-Leste, South East Asia. The inaugural International PermaYouth Convergence (IPYC–2025), a celebration of permaculture, arts, culture and music, takes place 20th-25th October 2025. It is being held in the village of Fatuquero, Ermera, in the mountains west of Dili, Timor-Leste, South East Asia.
Co-hosted by PermaYouth Association (Timor-Leste) and Permatil Global (Australia), the programme will highlight innovative and effective management practices in water and ecosystem restoration and catchment management, working with community, and the benefits that come from learning and sharing together.
Participants (aged 17-35) are invited to volunteer, present a session, or to be a global champion (individual or organisation) to help mobilise and manage participation from different regions worldwide.
By day, participants will be immersed in all things permaculture to share and engage in practical activities about food, water and climate resilience, leadership training and cultural exchanges.
By night, participants will share and enjoy a celebration and exchange of knowledge of indigenous culture, music, art and friendship.
The programme includes permaculture practice and development of leadership skills in: Water Resilience, Sustainable Agroforestry and Agroecology. The aim is to build an active global PermaYouth network which fosters future leadership and global environmental stewardship.
Register your interest or buy tickets, at: https://permatilglobal.org/ipyc-2025/ and keep your eyes on the site to view the programme as it continues to be announced over the coming months.

THE 2025 AUSTRALIAN PERMACULTURE CONVERGENCE, 3-7 October 2025, held on Dharawal land at the Kangaroo Valley Showground, NSW. Details and a call-out for volunteers can be viewed here: https://tinyurl.com/APC2025

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. For further details phone Rob and Pip on 01686 420 423 and visit their website: www.the-gorfanc-hideaway.co.uk

SMALLHOLDING NORMANDY - traditional farmhouse, attached barn and garage: separate cottage; another potential rental cottage. 1,36 acres land with productive organic vegetable gardens, fruit trees, firewood coppice/trees, chickens, bees, and well. Included (requiring assembly): 4Kw solar-system and 66ft polytunnel. 249,000€. Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.houselandandcottage.com

AUSTRALIAN READERS can find a selection of Permanent Publications titles via Peribo: https://tinyurl.com/PeriboAU - ask your local book shop to order in our titles for you.

LOVELY WELSH STONE COTTAGE WITH WOODS. 4 bed, great views, 8.5 acre mature mixed woodland much Oak. Glen, stream, 1 acre field, 2 x huge polytunnels. Close to Ammanford and M4. £595.000. View https://www.annaashton.wales/properties-for-sale/property/533-heol-ddu-ammanford-ammanford Or, call Fiona 07789 824 831.

GAIA UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL. Celebrating 20 years. Program & scholarship applications open in April 2025 for the September 2025 semester: www.gaiauniversity.org

INKPOT OPEN DAYS: Farm Tours & Farm Shop at Gorse Drove, Scredington. First Saturday of every month. Led by Hannah Thorogood. Phone: 07801 814 086. Web: www.instagram.com/inkpotfarm

SPEND A WEEK dedicated to your landscape photographic practice in beautiful rural SW France. Stay in a restored farmhouse with direct access to nature and a comfortable room for pre/post production and fine art printing. immersivelandscapephotography.myportfolio.com

2025 SCOTTISH SCYTHING FESTIVAL - Come join us for a day or more of scything, haymaking, singing, chatting, eating and playing. At the amazing Cultybraggan Camp beside Comrie in highland Perthshire. There are camping options for Friday 18th and Saturday 19^th July 2025. Full details and tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-scything-festival-2025-tickets-1234484900569?aff=oddtdtcreator

EARTHWORM HOUSING CO-OP in Herefordshire, is looking for two new members. We are currently 10 adults and 4 children, together looking after 3 buildings and 7 acres of land. It's a beautiful place with plenty of scope to develop permaculture living and livelihods on our land and in the wider area. If you are interested do have a look at our website and get in touch. Applications by 15th March 2025 please https://earthwormhousingcooperative.org.uk/

GROW-YOUR-OWN MUSHROOM KITS & MUSHROOM CULTIVATION WORKSHOPS. At Fat Fox Mushrooms, we provide gourmet and medicinal mushroom kits, including UK-native strains and outdoor options. We also offer workshops to learn the process of mushroom cultivation. Permaculture magazine readers get 10% off with code PERMA10. UK delivery only. Order online now at fatfoxmushrooms.com or email us at [email protected] for enquiries

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

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

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

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.

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

STUNNING WEST WALES RURAL RETREAT. Self catering cottage and yurt. Woodland, stream, wild pond, meadows. Sound Healing and Massage Therapy on site. Sanctuary for mind, body and soul. Details and booking via Subscribe @ www.spiralsofwellbeing.co.uk

SHIFT BRISTOL, the Practical Sustainability Course, September 2025 - July 2026. Modules include: permaculture design, organic horticulture, green energy, green building, soil and ecology, re-localisation, group dynamics, woodland management, community engagement, resilience toolkit. Also, Full Permaculture Design Course September - November 2025, Monday evenings and weekends. Intro to Permaculture Design, Monthly, from February to May (Friday, Saturday and Sundays). View: www.shiftbristol.org.uk

THIS SMALLHOLDING on just less than one acre was our self-sufficiency retirement project. New owners needed to return it to productivity. Polytunnel, orchard,  barns, small field etc. Four-bedroomed 19th-century farmhouse in the Forest of Dean, £600,000. Contact our estate agent https://www.stevegooch.co.uk/property-for-sale/drybrook/gl17-9ah/3687678

JOIN OUR BOARD! The School of Natural Building is looking for like-minded individuals to join our board. If you’re passionate about sustainability, community empowerment, and low-carbon living—and have skills in areas like finance, marketing, or education—we’d love to hear from you. Let’s create healthier, more regenerative spaces together! Visit schoolofnaturalbuilding.co.uk to learn more!

HEALING TRESS AND SHRUBS, short courses available in medicinal forest gardening, learn online with Anne Stobart, experienced medical herbalist and grower: medicinalforestgardentrust.thinkific.com

PASSIONATE PIZZA CHEF WANTED. We have a 30 hectare permaculture project in SW Alentejo Portugal. Among our diversified projects we are beginning a gourmet mushroom farm, and we also have a fully equipped commissary kitchen primarily to accommodate a Neapolitan mobile pizza business. We are looking for a couple (preferably) with pizza making experience to run the pizza business. The possibility of balancing some time spent helping with the land, as well as the mushroom operation is possible for a more diversified life experience. We are located in the countryside just above the Algarve. For more details contact Danny: [email protected]

OPPORTUNITY! Cuckoo Farm is a 45 acre small holding practising regenerative farming. We are between Dartmoor and the South Hams Coast not far from Totnes adjoining a nature reserve. We are seeking help from a person/couple/2 friends, with the many projects we have ongoing. We can provide basic accommodation.
Ongoing projects are:
Jacobs sheep/ wool/yarn/fleeces/dyeing with opportunities to take this forward.
Equine facilitated therapeutic workshops. /natural horsemanship.
Woodland management, conservation skills, land management.
Drum making and drumming circles.
Polytunnel and veg beds.
Willow bed.
Few hens.
We live in a straw bale, timber framed house and are committed to sustainable living. We have also run a fair trade shop for over 30 years.
We anticipate that you will volunteer here, but also have some paid employment in the vicinity.
You need to be fit, kind, and conscientious. Able to work alone and in a team, a good communicator and committed to your own personal development. If this sounds like a good fit please email via: [email protected]

TOWNEND COMMUNITY GARDEN, based in Chapel en le Frith, is looking for a new volunteer to lead the three weekly gardening sessions. You would be leading a team of volunteers who are very enthusiastic but need direction from a more experienced gardener. You would have the support of the small voluntary management team.This would be a great opportunity for someone passionate about permaculture to help us to develop further. We are committed to organic methods of gardening and gardening for biodiversity. We grow crops in raised beds, one of which is no-dig, another is companion planting and a third is 4-crop rotation, to show volunteers and visitors the different options for growing. We also have both mown and unmown grass areas planted with bulbs, ten fruit trees, a herb and soft fruit bed, traditional flower beds, two small wildflower meadows, a pond, a woodpile and a bug hotel. We make our own potting compost, all our water is collected rainwater and we have a small solar panel to power heat and light for propagation. The garden is permanently open, and has become a well-loved part of life in Chapel en le Frith. For more information please contact Mary on [email protected] or 07720 035 194.

ATTRACTIVE, RESTORED, RURAL GITE with Natural Swimming Pool near to the picturesque village of Najac in the Aveyron, S.W. France, available for holiday rentals. Contact Celia Scott via email: [email protected]

STEPHANIE HAFFERTY: the permaculture no dig gardener and homesteader. Sustainable, edible gardening and homesteading courses and workshops, in person and online; award winning author,  key note speaker, edible garden designer. https://nodighome.com/

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: https://permaculture.teemill.com/

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/collections/outdoor-cooking

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/collections/tools/products/hotbin-composter

HELP BUILD A TRADITIONAL TIMBER FRAMED BARN. Learn  timber framing on a course with master carpenter Henry Russell. The five day course  includes layout and marking out using scribe rule and square rule; cutting mortice and tenons, dovetails, and scarf joints; making cleft oak pegs etc. You can participate in the barn-raising at Fairhill Farm in Dartmoor. Four courses, held in Devon, run from 10 March to 4 April 2025, and cost £450, with some concessions. Contact Jas:  07745 239 731. Email: [email protected]

ACS DISTANCE EDUCATION. Online Permaculture and Specialist Courses available, including PDC, Advanced Permaculture, Horticulture, Mud Brick Construction, Landscaping, Horticultural Therapy, Creative Therapy, Pet Food Business, Carpentry, Writing, Blogging and more. Start anytime. Work at your own pace. Courses include tutor support. Contact us for more information at [email protected] or visit www.acsedu.co.uk

17th CENTURY COTTAGE, Grade II Listed with an acre organic wild garden including woodland and large pond. 2/3 Bedrooms, 2/3 Receptions, 1 bathroom. Close to mainline station, M25 / M4 / M3, Wraysbury SSSI Lakes. Needs capable sensitive new custodians to continue caring for this unique property. Offers iro £800,000. Information: [email protected]

BEAUTIFUL, TRADITIONAL BASTIDE FARMHOUSE, with 2 acres land in S.W. France. Magical inner courtyard and balcony and many beautiful communal spaces, outbuildings and pigonnier. Fruit trees, flower and vegetable gardens, greenhouses and more. 8 bedrooms plus independent 1 bedroom self-contained dwelling. Ideal for groups, centre, community project, smallholding, large family. Price £270,000. For photoswww.osfigueiros.com. Tel. Dave +33 602 368 807

RUSTIC RETREAT LIBAROS in the Hautes-Pyrénées France2 rooms available at off season rates (applies till April 2025) in quiet farmhouse on 6 acres of land. Own bedroom with wood burning stove and electric blanket. Shared kitchen, bathroom, meditation room, living room.Organic veg available for cooking. Ideal place to pursue a project or relax. £300 per week or £800 per month. Nearest station Lannemezan. Nearest airport Tarbes/Lourdes. Contact Jude for further info. on +44(0)7986 614 323 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1103744924246582568 Thermal spas with steam rooms 20 minutes.

THE MAGICAL GLADE DEEP IN THE WOODS, licensed for Weddings/Civil Partnerships offers a truly unusual low impact day. Organic food is at the heart, inspired by everything we grow and raise on the farm including homegrown flowers. Just a ceremony or reception too, intimate and larger welcome. Near Cirencester. Take a look here. https://www.theorganicfarmshop.co.uk/venue/weddings/

WAKELYNS – One of the longest-established agroforestry sites, with organic farming and diverse enterprises on site. Stay on our Suffolk longhouse farmhouse (12 bed, 5 bedrooms – one wheelchair accessible- 6 bathrooms) with modern kitchen extension and conservatory. Also 7 Ley Alley Pods (double bed bunks – one pod wheelchair accessible) accommodation available. Ideal for groups and families, including NGO retreats (meeting room spaces available) for holidays (with the option of bespoke bird walks, tree walks, animal tracking, willow weaving or massage) or for attending our events, courses, and community days.  Wakelyns Bakery (organic, wholemeal, sourdough using our own wheat), Wakelyns Kitchen (delicious meals using our own produce including lentils), WakelynsVeg, Wakelyns Nature, Wakelyns Organic Sheep & Goats, Phoenix Willow, Natural Habitat, and The Contemporary Hempery. www.wakelyns.co.uk/stayatwakelyns

SUPER INSULATED, STORM RESILIENT, GEODESIC GREENHOUSES. Highland Domes are passionate about creating beautiful, strong, innovative growing spaces for you and your community. Would you like to be able to grow year round in an alternative, awesome and resilient structure? The geodesic form is one of the strongest and most beautiful around. We use Scottish Douglas Fir or European Oak for the frame, and fully recyclable, triple wall polycarbonate which has an R value of 2.7, for the covering as well as stainless steel fittings for longevity. Please email [email protected] or message us on Facebook https://tinyurl.com/HIGHLANDDOMES for a free digital brochure.

4 BEDROOM RURAL HOUSE for sale in North-Western Spain - with 4 acres of land, spring water and 4g internet connection with possibility for fibre locally. Absolutely loads of natural running water locally with a stream running across the property. House is only 30 years old and solid as a rock, also with an adjacent rustic house, 40 sqm barn and another small stone outbuilding. £95,000 Euros before taxes. View: https://www.kyero.com/en/property/17678766-country-house-for-sale-vilalba

STAY WITH US AT CYNEFIN PERMACULTURE FARM in beautiful Pembrokeshire, beside the sacred bluestone mountains, incredible beaches and wild protected coastline. Families welcome, lots to see and do. A place to unwind beside campfires, vast starry skies and owl song. www.cynefinfarm.org

LEAD GROWER AND MANAGER FOR CSA: Canalside Community Food, an established CSA based outside Leamington Spa, is offering an exciting opportunity for a person who can take a lead role in creatively developing the potential of our community owned land. We are looking to employ a full-time, experienced grower to join our team and take a lead in both growing our produce and ensuring the future sustainability of the farm. More details and application process at https://www.canalsidecommunityfood.org.uk/getting-involved/jobs/lead-grower-and-manager/
No application deadline: interviews will be on a rolling basis. We are looking to recruit as soon as we find the right candidate.

SUBSTANTIAL HISTORIC (1630) 8 Bed Manor House set in just under 4 acres
North Pembrokeshire
Various Useful Outbuildings
Requiring Some Updating In Places
Own natural spring
South facing roof for solar panels
Stream along boundary
Modern sewage plant
Price: £799,000.
Web: https://tinyurl.com/8-bed-farmhouse

THE UK'S NATIONAL PERMACULTURE EVENT will take place on 25th-27th April 2025, at Todmorden Community College, West Yorkshire: https://tlchub.org.uk/
This is going to be smaller and more strategic then some recent events, with a likely size of around 150 people - mostly active educators, project leaders, apprentices and members leading local groups and networks. For all the forthcoming announcements see: https://tinyurl.com/NPE2025

MIDWEST PERMACULTURE'S online PDC course, available worldwide. Learn to create abundance that lasts generations. A self-guided course with optional live weekly support. Led by Bill Wilson and team (Megan Christian and Milton Dixon), 18+ years of experience. We've taught over 100 PDC online and in person. View: www.midwestpermaculture.com for our full schedule.

ONLINE REGENERATIVE TRAINING for teams. Skill your team in regenerative systems thinking to improve your organisation, and our planet. View www.permaculture.org.uk/certified-team-training

OOOOBY – SELL SMALL-SCALE FOOD ONLINE. We are an online platform that allows farms and food hubs to sell fresh food direct to customers. With our software you can increase sales, simplify packing and optimise deliveries. Book a demo to find out more at ooooby.com

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://tinyurl.com/2zfxp88u

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]

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/

CULTURAL EMERGENCE 2025 courses at Applewood Permaculture Centre and online, with Looby Macnamara. For detials please see: www.applewoodcourses.com

BIODYNAMIC TRAINING: Growing the Land, Growing People. 2 year practical course. For more details view: http://biodynamictraining.org/

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

FOREST GARDENING in Dartington, Devon, led by the world renowned, and Permanent Publications author, Martin Crawford. Various course dates 2023/2024: www.agroforestry.co.uk

FOREST GARDENING EXPERT. Tomas Remiarz, advice, design, practical support. For more details view: reallifeforestgardens.com

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 2025: https://www.learnpermaculture.com/

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

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.

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.

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]

VEGAN PERMACULTURE in Essex, London and at other UK venues: www.spiralseed.co.uk

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

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 2025. 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

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