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Last post 07-07-2009 4:43 PM by practical poppy. 4 replies.

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  • 04/06/2009 04:36 PM
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    Hello everyone, I'm new on the forum.  You all sound very friendly.  I was wondering if any of you had tried permaculture in your gardens?  How did it go?

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  • 05/06/2009 11:34 AM
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    • miranda
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    Hello practical poppy, I'm interested in permaculture but haven't actually tried it yet. If the climate in the UK was a bit warmer it would be easier to keep food plants going all year round - I've seen the film clips of Bill Mollison in Australia (or was in New Zealand?) and his permaculture garden looked amazing.

    Have you tried it yet?

  • 05/06/2009 12:23 PM
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    Unfortunately I haven't tried it yet.  I have a 20m square front garden covered in mature trees so I want to convert that to simulate forest clearings and trying to plant currants and other food plants.  Where would I find the film clips you mention?

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  • 05/06/2009 12:50 PM
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    That sounds interesting, I'd like to hear what you decide to do.

    There are so many clips, but this series (called Temperate Permaculture Strategies) is a good one to start with: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ0r_yklrDI - I like Bill Mollison's manner and really enjoy watching his films. 

  • 07/07/2009 04:43 PM
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    Thanks so much Miranda, sorry I didn't say so earlier I had to knuckle down to revision for the level 2 exam.  I'm now watching them with interest.