Summary: An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a more simple life. This is episode 17 and today we are sharing a talk given at our local library about Permaculture. Last Tuesday, we headed to the Belfast Free Library to listen to Lauren and Bill Errickson's seminar on The Permaculture Process: Creating an Edible Landscape PERMACULTURE: a design system focused on creating sutatinbable human habitats modeled on natural ecological patterns and processes Topics of discussion: setting goals for your property promote healthy ecology, wildlife, and pollinators minimize landscape inputs generate income evaluating and assessing your existing landscape how permaculture principles can be used to expand existing landscape assets while reducing “trouble” spots Lauren and Bill shared tips for prioritizing implementation strategies, setting realistic timelines, and maximizing your available resources and budget. Lauren and Bill Errickson own and operate Singing Nettle Farm and Conscious Elements Permaculture in Brooks. They both hold M.S. degrees in Natural Resources from the University of New Hampshire and Advanced Permaculture Design Certificates from Humustacia Gardens. For further information, visit: www.singingnettlefarm.com BOOKS OF THE WEEK Weeds and why they grow
