ViNE
Permaculture
Design a more resilient home — wherever you live.
Food. Water. Energy.
Practical permaculture for real properties!.
I’m Cormac Harkin, permaculture designer and host of The Permaculture Vine Podcast (110+ episodes).
I help property owners make sense of their land, their limits, and their next steps — starting where they are.
Start by understanding your property properly.
Not sure where to start with your property?
Get a simple way to understand what will actually work where you live.
Who is this for?
This is for you if:
You want to grow food or increase resilience without leaving the city
You’re overwhelmed by advice, videos, and conflicting opinions
You don’t want theory — you want clear, realistic next steps
You want to work with your space, not fight it
You don’t need land.
You don’t need experience.
You just need a way to observe first and decide wisely.
Feeling overwhelmed by advice and options?
This guide helps you narrow things down to what matters for your place.
Why trust me?
I’ve been designing, teaching, and documenting real-world permaculture for over a decade.
Host of The Permaculture Vine Podcast (110+ conversations with practitioners)
Urban case studies, not just rural examples
Designs delivered directly and through a trusted international network
Focused on clarity, practicality, and long-term resilience
No one-size-fits-all plans.
How you can work with me?
Start Free — Learn & Observe
Free Site Observation Guide
Learn how to read your property’s soil, water, energy, and constraints — before making decisions.
Get Clarity — Urban Independence Audit
Urban Independence Audit (60 minutes)
If you’ve done some observing but still feel stuck, we can walk through it together and map your next steps.
A one-to-one consultation where we:
Review your property and goals together
Interpret your observations
Identify the most impactful next steps for food, water, and energy
Avoid costly mistakes and false starts
You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and direction.
Larger or Complex Properties — Design & Coordination
For larger sites, rural properties, or complex projects, Vine Permaculture offers:
Full design services via trusted partners
Pre-screened professionals matched to your climate and needs
Optional concierge support to coordinate the process
This is for people who want it done properly, locally, and professionally.
[Enquire about Design & Concierge Services]
Community
Learn & Connect - The Permaculture Vine
Learn alongside others doing the same
Join The Permaculture Vine community on Skool:
Free beginner resources
Podcast discussions and behind-the-scenes insights
Practical conversations, not performative permaculture
You don’t need a masterplan yet.
You just need to understand your site.
Our partners
We work with other permaculture and regenerative companies to ensure you get the best service tailored to your needs.
Talk to us
Have any questions? We are always open to talk about your business, new projects, creative opportunities and how we can help you.