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Steven Golemboski-Byrne joins Cormac Harkin to discuss developing an off-grid property, growing food and fuel, natural building, renewable-energy systems and permaculture gatherings in Ireland. In episode 126 of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, host Cormac Harkin was joined by Steven Golemboski-Byrne. The conversation covered Steven’s introduction to permaculture, the development of his property in County Down, […]

Lindsay Brandon joins Cormac Harkin to discuss moving into a school bus, setting up off-grid systems, shared food production, land stewardship and sociocratic community agreements. https://gofund.me/a91f29dd6 In episode 125 of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, host Cormac Harkin was joined by Lindsay Brandon for a Permaculture Canada livestream covering her move from Calgary to an off-grid school

Lindsay Brandon and Neal Hegarty join Cormac Harkin to discuss current design projects, school-bus living, humanure systems, Lake Atitlán and building effective teams. In episode 124 of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, host Cormac Harkin was joined by Lindsay Brandon of Permaculture Canada and Neal Hegarty from Lake Atitlán in Guatemala. The conversation covered Lindsay’s current design

In this episode of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, host Cormac Harkin is joined by Maria McKenty of Permaculture Canada. Maria has been working with permaculture for more than 30 years and currently runs her own design and build company on the west coast of British Columbia. The conversation covers Maria’s introduction to permaculture, her early

Permaculture Roundtable: Context, Water, Soil and Designing on the Ground In this episode of The Permaculture Vine Podcast Cormac and Graham are joined by Michael Wardle of Saviour Soil Permaculture. The conversation covered what each had been working on, permaculture design and site visits, the use of large language models, water management across different climates and soils,

In episode 121, Cormac chats with John Metcalf from Sow and Grow Regenerative about How a Permaculture Designer Builds Gardens, Community, and Regenerative Projects from Scratch John is a permaculture designer, teacher, and regenerative practitioner with several years of experience. Their work includes designing gardens, teaching, and building community projects focused on growing food and

In episode 120, Cormac chats with Lindsay Brandon and Hue Man form Permaculture Canada about their recent Central American Permaculture Tour. Starting a Permaculture Project in Mexico The journey begins in Puerto Vallarta where land was secured near hot springs. The goal is to create a community-focused space centered on growing food and shared living.

Fulltime Consulting with Michael Wardle 🌱 Build resilience on your own land. Join my free community, the Permaculture Property Lab, to get instant access to 3 free courses on permaculture design, gardening, and soil health:👉 https://www.skool.com/vine-permaculture-7207 Discovering Permaculture in a Library The journey began with finding permaculture books in a neglected library section. The ideas

Ecovillage Tours and Real-World Learning Jason describes ecovillage tours as structured experiences lasting around nine to twelve days.Participants travel in small groups, visiting multiple communities and engaging directly with founders.Each visit includes presentations, Q&A sessions, and site tours.The experience combines education, travel, and group interaction. Comparing Communities in Practice Visiting several communities in a short

In episode 117 of the Permaculture Vine Podcast, Cormac Harkin is joined by Graham Towerton from Permaculture Canada. Graham chats about the Recircled project, working with waste from the textile industry, and developing processes that turn carbon-based materials into fuel, electricity, and biochar. Free Site Observation Guide → https://vinepermaculture.com/start/ Learn how to understand your property

In episode 116 of the Permaculture Vine Podcast, Cormac Harkin is joined by Permaculture Canada and special guest Jeremy Fellows. They speak to Jeremy about building water catchment systems, working with extreme seasonal rainfall patterns, and developing decentralized water filtration projects in a lakeside community facing untreated wastewater challenges. Jeremy shares his journey from Massachusetts

In episode 115 of the Permaculture Vine Podcast, Cormac Harkin speaks with Lusi Alderslowe about her background in permaculture, how she came to teaching, and the different ways permaculture design can be applied to education, community work, and working with children. Lusi begins by introducing herself and explaining that she lives in South West Scotland, in Dumfries and

In this episode of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, hosted by Cormac Harkin, we focused on permaculture events. The conversation brought together guests from Permaculture Canada, Creasol Permaculture, and Candlelit Tales to discuss their direct experiences with attending, hosting, and creating events connected to permaculture, education, and collaboration. The discussion covered personal experiences of events, challenges in

In episode 113 of The Permaculture Vine podcast, Cormac chats with Colin Crawshaw, who lives on a steep farm in Switzerland between 860 and nearly 1,000 metres in elevation. The land had been fallow for 70 years and previously supported families for centuries. Colin frames his move there as part of a commitment to contribute

In episode 112 of The Permaculture Vine podcast, Cormac chats withpisode features Marty Ware, horticulturist, long-time gardening educator, and founder of the Garden Creator Hub. Marty began sharing small-space growing, worm farming, and composting online more than 15 years ago while raising his daughter as a single parent. His background includes agribusiness, horticulture, organic production, and early

In this week’s episode of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, Graham Towerton from Permaculture Canada discussed a recent tree-planting project at a solar farm in Adrian, Michigan, and the broader concept of agrivoltaics—incorporating agriculture within solar farms. The Tree Planting Project Graham’s team recently completed a $325,000 contract to plant 1,122 Black Hills spruce trees around

In Episode 110 of the Permaculture Vine podcast Cormac, Lindsay and Graham chat about their harvest yields and upcoming design work while addressing a growing concern about artificial intelligence in their field. Physical Labour and Tree Restoration Graham’s autumn has cantered on an intensive tree replanting project at a solar farm adjacent to his Michigan

The Unexpected Path to Permaculture Not every permaculture journey starts in a garden. For Marina and Alexander, founders of Thistle Thorne Permaculture, it began in the sterile halls of medicine—with a growing sense that something was missing. As Marina recalls, “After we were already medical doctors, we were unsatisfied with our career. And we wanted

In this episode of the Permaculture Vine Podcast, host Cormac Harkin sits down with Grant Payne, the innovative mind behind Christine Acre Farms. Grant shares his inspiring journey from a high school graduate to a passionate farmer embracing permaculture principles. Discover how he creatively utilizes IBC containers for sustainable farming, balances commercial and personal agricultural

Join The Permaculture Vine free Skool community for connection and learning: https://www.skool.com/vine-permaculture-7207/about www.cultural-emergence.com In this episode of the Permaculture Vine podcast, host Cormac Harkin chats with Looby Macnamara, renowned permaculture teacher, author, and co-founder of Applewood Permaculture Centre. Looby shares her inspiring journey from discovering permaculture as a student to becoming one of the UK’s

Free Site Observation Guide → https://vinepermaculture.com/start/ Learn how to understand your property before you plant, build, or spend money. Join The Permaculture Vine Skool community for connection and learning: https://www.skool.com/vine-permaculture-7207/about In this episode of the Permaculture Vine podcast, host Cormac Harkin interviews Brandon Cooper, a permaculture designer and homesteader. They discuss Brandon’s journey into permaculture,

Free Site Observation Guide → https://vinepermaculture.com/start/ Learn how to understand your property before you plant, build, or spend money. Buy a design from Permaculture Canada: https://permaculturecanada.world/shop/?ref=etcvdgzj In this LIVE episode, we delved into Permaculture Design Certification Courses (PDCs). Discover how these courses equip individuals with the skills to create sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems. We explore

Free Site Observation Guide → https://vinepermaculture.com/start/ Learn how to understand your property before you plant, build, or spend money. In episode 104 of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, inside the Creasol Mastermind Group, Cormac Harkin chats with Neal Hegarty and his siblings Aron and Sorcha from Candldelit Tales. They talk about: Land use in Irish Mythology

In this episode of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, Cormac Harkin sat down with Steve Kuntz to explore a fascinating side of food production that goes beyond the garden bed—indoor, soilless growing systems. Steve has been working with hydroponics, aeroponics, and especially tower gardens for over a decade, helping schools, families, and communities reconnect with how food is grown.

In this episode, Cormac sits down with Dave Spicer to explore his journey through permaculture, earthworks, and design. From his early experiences training with Bill Mollison and Geoff Lawton to years of practical work on farms and landscapes, Dave shares hard-won lessons on water, access, surveying, and the realities of broadacre design. This conversation has

Last week I had a fantastic conversation on the Permaculture Vine podcast with Lindsay Brandon, and Graham Towerton about turning Shiras gardening anxiety into thriving abundance. Key highlights from this episode: How working with a designer transformed Shira’s initial fear into confidence Why the collaborative design process makes permaculture accessible for beginners The power of community support in

Permaculture is more than just a gardening method—it’s a way of designing systems that work in harmony with nature. In Episode 100 of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, hosts Cormac, Lindsay, and Graham chat about what is permaculture, what problems does a design solve, why hire a designer, and the design process. Defining Permaculture Design At its core, permaculture design

A Permaculture Vine Podcast roundtable with Kerry Brown, Christopher Nesbitt, and Matt & Bronwyn Monger In this episode of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, I’m joined by Kerry Brown, Christopher Nesbitt, and Matt & Bronwyn Monger for a practical conversation about using sheep in regenerative and permaculture systems. The discussion focuses on lived experience rather than

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Mitch Rawlyk went from studying earth systems science to developing Landscope—a tool that automates permaculture land mapping. In this episode, we cover: 00:00 – Intro 02:15 – Mitch’s journey from meteorology to permaculture 08:40 – Homesteading in Alberta’s extreme climate 15:20 – Biggest beginner mistakes (and how to avoid them) 22:10 – Water management hacks

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Permaculture in Action: Community, Business & Regenerative Design In Episode 95 of The Permaculture Vine Podcast, host Cormac Harkin sat down with Lindsay and Graham from Permaculture Canada and Neil Hegarty of Creosol Permaculture (based in Guatemala) for a dynamic discussion on practical permaculture, community resilience, and innovative business models. Here’s a recap of their insights. 1. Lindsay’s Projects: Hemp

Permaculture is often painted as an idyllic return to nature—a way to grow food in harmony with the land while escaping the grind of modern capitalism. But what happens when idealism meets real-world challenges like labor shortages, economic pressures, and cultural resistance? In this episode of the Permaculture Vine Podcast, Cormac Harkin sits down with Neal Hegarty of Creosol

Regen World 2024 Highlights + Spring Planting Tips! In this lively episode of the Vine Permaculture Podcast, hosts Cormac Harkin (Vine Permaculture), Lindsay Brandon (CEO, Permaculture Canada), Graham Towerton (COO, Permaculture Canada), and special guest Travis Holzem (Food Forest Design Minnesota) discuss: Regen World Experience – The team shares highlights from attending Regen World in

Cormac chats to Rob Avis of 5th World and Verge Permaculture. Learn digital design and how to start permaculture consulting at www.PDC2PRO.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prema-walker Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/prema.permaculture/ https://www.vinepermaculture.com/specialed Do you want a design or consultation for your property? Book a free strategy call now? https://shorturl.at/dFOEp Shop for

Cormac Chats to Prema Walker of Prema’s Permaculture and Composting Learn digital design and how to start permaculture consulting at www.PDC2PRO.com Prema Walker is the founder and CEO of Prema’s Permaculture & Composting, a Palm Springs-based organization dedicated to integrating permaculture principles into urban life. Her mission focuses on promoting a green economy through energy-efficient

Cormac Chats to Alex Popp of Permaculture Party. Learn digital design and how to start permaculture consulting at www.PDC2PRO.com Alex Popp, an entrepreneur and permaculturist, designs regenerative systems for food, waste, and energy. Founder of PermaCulture Party and a consultant at EDEN Energy, he transforms landscapes and waste into regenerative, abundant solutions for communities. Alex

Join Cormac of Vine Permaculture and Lindsay from Permaculture Canada in this insightful episode of the Permaculture Vine Podcast! In this live stream, Lindsay shares updates on her work with Permaculture Canada, including their upcoming participation in Regen World in Austin, Texas, and her thoughts on permaculture design, education, and community projects. Brought to you

Cormac is launching his new local design and install business Vine Permaculture Ireland. He is joined by experienced pros Travis Holzem and Graham Towerton who will guide him through the process of becoming a Permaculture Installer. Join us and we can also answer your questions live! Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes

Cormac chats with Marjory Wildcraft and Graham Towerton about designing yourself into community. PDF resource coming soon! Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture www.vinepermaculture.com/specialed Do you want a design or consultation for your property? Book a free strategy call now? https://shorturl.at/dFOEp Shop for a property design now online

Introduction: A Life Transformed by Nature Mohammed Saleh’s story is one of radical transformation—from a city-dwelling artist to a permaculture pioneer reshaping urban landscapes in Palestine. In this deep dive, we explore his journey, philosophy, and the projects that define Mustam Ecodesign. Early Life and Career Shift Born in Nazareth and raised in Jerusalem, Mohammed’s

​Cormac Chats with Ryan Steva Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture Ryan is passionate about building regenerative and resilient homesteads. He first started down the rabbit hole of homesteading when he faced a health crisis in his 20s. At the time, he had to make a choice: either

​Cormac Chats with Filippo Ceschi Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture Introduction to Filippo Ceschi In a world grappling with climate crises and industrial farming, voices like Filippo Ceschi’s remind us that regenerative solutions are within reach. On The Permaculture Podcast, Cormac Harkin sat down with Filippo, an Italian

​Join Cormac Harkin of Vine Permaculture with guests Lindsay Brandon and Graham Towerton from Permaculture Canada, and Jamon Mysliwiec of TIAG (The Independent American Gardener) for a lively discussion on permaculture innovations, tackling food tariffs with indoor growing, winter gardening tips, and building resilient communities. Discover how to design your homestead for success, connect with

​ @cormac_harkin  chats with Marjorie Wildcraft from  @BackyardFood Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture Growing Hope in Uncertain Times – Insights from Marjory Wildcraft Introduction In a world where grocery shelves rely on precarious supply chains and climate crises loom, Marjory Wildcraft’s voice rings out with clarity: Grow your own

Cormac @vinepermaculture chats with Annette Argabright @Permayouth and Lusi Alderslowe  @lusispermaculturecourses5560  about Children In Permaculture. Introduction: A Journey of Stories, Not Distance In a world often fixated on destinations, the latest episode of The Permaculture Vine Podcast reminds us that the true magic lies in the journey—especially when children are part of the adventure. Host Cormac Harin

Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture Subscribe to our newsletter:https://vine-permaculture.beehiiv.com/subscribe Cormac from Vine Permaculture hosts Lindsay and Graham from Permaculture Canada for Januarys livestream! Join us and we chat about: *What we’ve been up to *Wildfires and permaculture solutions *Ask us anything! *What’s in the pipeline for next

Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture Subscribe to our newsletter:https://vine-permaculture.beehiiv.com/subscribe Cormac @vinepermaculture chats with Hayley Weatherburn  @ThrivingwithNature  , Cameron Price and Paul Lynch  @permapaul  about how to your regenerative knowledge by creating an online course. Hayley Weatherburn Specific Waitlist Link – https://www.thrivingwithnature.com/online-course-academy-waitlist Cameron Price https://ecolaunch.earth/ Paul Lynch www.permaculturedesign.ie/

Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture Subscribe to our newsletter:https://vine-permaculture.beehiiv.com/subscribe Cormac hosts Lindsay and Graham from Permaculture Canada for Decembers livestream! Join us and we review our 2024 and look forward to 2025. We will discuss what plans we are making for the next year and hat we

Brought to you by https://www.pdc2pro.com For all our episodes go to: https://vinepermaculture.com/vinepodcast/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/vinepermaculture Subscribe to our newsletter:https://vine-permaculture.beehiiv.com/subscribe Cormac Harkin is joined by Alfred Decker, Eleonore Todini and Christopher Nesbitt on episode 77 and they talk about social permaculture. Do you want a design or consultation for your property? Book a free strategy call now? https://shorturl.at/dFOEp