Summer 2005 (PM 44)

Power to the People |
Patrick Whitefield reports on how a local permaculture group can seriously enhance your life and how to form or join one |
Oasis in the Sky |
In the heart of the beautiful Spanish city of Seville is a community that has transformed a rooftop into an edible sanctuary. Maria Vazquez tells the story |
Renewable Energy Amongst the Trees |
Merlin Howse describes various experiments in DIY power generation in his off-the-grid woodland community |
Walnuts |
Pete Wignall shares his passion and know-how about growing this versatile and valuable food and timber tree |
It's In The Bag |
It's amazing what creative eco-builders can do with a humble animal feed sack and a pile of earth or sand! Jerema Dubiel explains |
The Magical Cauldron |
Penelope Alderson shares the pleasures and secrets of low impact dyeing |
Ecoliving in Iceland |
The story of Solheimar, one of the oldest and most developed ecovillages in Europe, by Hildur Jackson |
Cana Dulce |
Steve Charter describes how two 'city kids' started a centre that combines yoga and permaculture in Spain |
Entering the 'no-fly' zone |
No consumer activity is more environmentally damaging that flying. Chris Marsh and David Gearing explain why |
Building with the Earth in Mind & Hand |
Joshua Trought describes the design and construction of an animal barn/greenhouse in chilly New Hampshire |
Escaping From the Command & Control Prison |
Building a sustainable community is not just about designing land and buildings. John Joplin explains how one project designed its whole decision-making process for the better |