Farm Wanderings in New South Wales biodynamics bush regeneration community design ecological systems empowerment farm farmer wellness food and culture local businesses permaculture permaculture design course travel Jun 09, 2026

As we do each year, I (Charlie) just recently drove up and down the east coast of AustraliaĀ on a Walkabout Permaculture trip: a journey, wandering with intention, between people and projects along the north shores of Sydney. These explorations are essential to keeping in touch with friends, places and projects - some projects that we've designed and helped to create in the past.Ā 

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The Gateway Farm Story, Told Far and Wide community gateway farm interviews literacies and practices local businesses magazine articles Feb 26, 2026

It's not easy to really describe the last 18 months' process of finding new, aligned investors forĀ Gateway Farm, Plymouth, Michigan. It's been exhausting, nerve-wracking, frustrating, exhilarating and more. A real roller coaster of ups and downs. When this is fully in place and new systems and people are fully integrated, everyone involved will have achieved something truly exceptional. More on th...

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Crazy Wisdom Connections adapt community ecological systems events farm garden indigenous peoples' skills literacies and practices local businesses permaculture permaculture design course sustainability wholistic design process workshops May 22, 2025

Crazy Wisdom in Ann Arbor, MI, USA, describes itself as a "bookstore about consciousness." Through the store, its publications, and community events, Crazy Wisdom serves as a regional resource for information on "mindfulness, healthy living, spiritual growth, psychology, conscious parenting, and alternative therapies, plus community profiles, news, and events related to Southeastern Michigan's vib...

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