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Permaculture Research Institute of Australia
Group headed by Geoff Lawton which offer worldwide permaculture training and consultance. One particularly interesting project has been greening 10 acres in Jordan. The website is a blog with many articles, course listings and a very active forum.
Country Australia
Sections :PermacultureDrylandsNon Profit GroupsConsultancyMailing lists/ForumsBlogs

Quinta das Abelhas
Organic Smallholding in Central Portugal
Country Portugal
Sections :OrganicsGeneral GardeningTrees and WoodlandsWild PlantsCompostBio-diversityTraditional Plant UsesBee plantsTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyVeganFood IssuesGenetics/GMOLandrightsLocal FoodClimate ChangeVegetarianEnvironmentVolunteeringBlogsCo-opsCommunities

Permaculture Institute
Founded in 1997 as the sister organization to the Permaculture Institute of Australia, the Permaculture Institute is one of the leading permaculture educational institution in the US. Our mission is to promote sustainable living skills through education, networking and demonstration projects. We facilitate networking among permaculture groups and projects in NM/Southwestern region and beyond. Our website is full of practical information on plant guilds, backyard animal husbandry, gardening in the nature's image, water harvesting and community building.
Country United States Region NM, CO, AZ, CA, UT, NE, TX
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsAgroforestryFarmingUrban PermaculturePermaculture DesignWater/WetlandsWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityDrylandsPondsBee plantsGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingOther Green GroupsLocal FoodClimate ChangeEnvironmentRun CoursesVolunteeringJournal/NewsletterNetworkingTrainingConsultancyTalksPhoto GallerysDirectories/ListingsBlogsNon Profit Groups

Essential Oils and Medicinal Plants from India
producers and suppliers of natural essential oils, medicinal plants, herbs, herbal extracts from India. We have our own cultivation facilities through corporate farming and contract farming.
Country India Region maharashtra
Sections :OrganicsSustainable AgricultureDrylandsTraditional Plant UsesHerbs and Medicinal PlantsOil cropsSustainable livingComunity compostingAgricultureVegetarianOpen To PublicPlant Suppliers (Organic)Herb/Medicinal SuppliersSustainable plant productsDirectories/ListingsNews SitesBlogs

Vegetable-Gardens
A vegetable gardening website and friendly forum helping gardeners grow their own fresh, tasty vegetables, herbs and fruit. Including vegetable growing guides and seed saving guides.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Traditional Plant UsesOrganicsGeneral GardeningWild Food/ForagingCompostWildlife/ConservationRoot cropsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit CropsDirectories/ListingsMailing lists/ForumsBlogs

Nature's Secret Larder
A great site for anyone interested in wild foods and useful plants and trees. Wild food and bushcraft courses can also be found here too!
Country UK (England)
Sections :PermacultureWoodland GardeningUrban PermacultureTrees and WoodlandsWild PlantsWild Food/ForagingTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsSoapsDyesFibresCoppicingFruit Cropsnative plantsFungiLow impact livingSustainable livingWildcraftOther EnvironmentalLocal FoodEnvironmentRun CoursesTrainingConsultancyTalksPhoto GallerysPlant DatabasesNews SitesEthnobotanyFloraBlogsrecipe site

Trueways Survival and Bushcraft School
Lofty Wiseman and the team at Trueways Survival School offer a range of Survival Training and Bushcraft Courses to Individuals, Groups and Corporates throughout the UK. All ages and abilities welcome on courses covering foraging and wild food, shelter building, fire, signalling and navigation techniques.
Country UK (England)
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Online Land Planning
Online Land Planning is a collaborative of specialized alternative energy and land planning experts who consult on integrated strategies for property owners interested in locating and developing land based on a sustainable design approach. OLP utilizes and share internet resources to consolidate and provide initial land planning solutions for most properties based on available data on wind, geothermal, permaculture opportunities, wastewater treatment, biomass, agroforestry, landfill, hydro agriculture, bioremediation and potential for waste loop optimization.
Country United States Region Global
Sections :Directories/ListingsBlogsCommunitiesEco-villagesGovenmentalSustainable AgricultureAgroforestryPermaculture DesignLandrightsClimate ChangeEnvironmentVolunteeringOil cropsGreen BuildingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyOther EnvironmentalComunity compostingBio-diversityNew CropsBiomassConsultancy

The Alternative Kitchen Garden
The Alternative Kitchen Garden is a free podcast (online radio show) all about growing edible and useful plants in an environmentally friendly way. Permaculture, composting, wildlife, and other aspects of sustainable living are covered. There's also a blog.
Country UK (England)
Sections :General GardeningUrban PermacultureWild Food/ForagingRare Plants/Heritage SeedsEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsNew CropsFruit CropsFungiHouse plantsSustainable livingLocal FoodClimate ChangeEnvironmentBlogs

Australia's Exotic Plants
Online nursery offering rare & exotic plants to Australia
Country Australia Region Queensland
Sections :General GardeningRare Plants/Heritage SeedsFruit Cropsnative plantsHedgingHouse plantsPlant SuppliersPhoto GallerysFloraBlogs

forest garden starting in andalucia
Maureen and Phil Rooksby have just started work on a 2.5 ha forest garden in the Sierra de Aracena, and welcome volunteers to come and help with the work. Write to us, via the blog asimplerlife.yolasite.com. We also need cuttings and seeds.
Country Spain Region Huelva
Sections :OrganicsSustainable AgricultureWoodland GardeningAgroforestryGeneral GardeningVegan organicsTrees and WoodlandsWild Food/ForagingCompostSoilBio-diversityDrylandsTraditional Plant UsesReforestationTree nursaryTreesEdible FlowersPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit CropsFungiGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingAppropriate TechnologyHealth IssuesSpiritualVeganRaw FoodVegetarianOpen To PublicVolunteeringBooks Stores/PublishersIndividual booksBlogs

Where The Green Things Are
Backyard experiments in permaculture, natural farming, food forests and more.
Country South Africa
Sections :SoilHerbs and Medicinal PlantsOrganicsSustainable AgricultureGeneral GardeningUrban PermaculturePermaculture DesignCompostPermacultureSustainable livingSpiritualLocal FoodVegetarianBlogs

Land Design Blog
Up-to-date landscape architectural and environmental news, events, technical information and issues.
Country UK (Nothern Ireland)
Sections :Journal/NewsletterResearchTrainingBlogsLitrature reviewComunity compostingNetworkingConfrencesTalksConsultancyPlant SuppliersGarden Design

Lower Bruckland Nature Reserve
UK nature reserve with a variety of trees and habitats with extensive plans to replant and grow further.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Wildlife/ConservationTreesAgricultureEnvironmentPhoto GallerysNews SitesFarmingnative plantsHedgingBlogsTrees and WoodlandsOpen To Public

Seed Scene
Seed Scene is a Community, Directory, Classifieds and events manager for all people who work with landscaping, nurseries, gardening, farming and associated services.
Country Australia
Sections :recipe siteDirectories/ListingsCommunitiesBuisness servicesPhoto GallerysUrban PermacultureMailing lists/ForumsBlogsResearch

The 3 Foragers
We are a family of 3 who enjoy foraging for wild foods and fungi in the Northeastern United States. We provide information on identification, gathering techniques, and recipes for food preparation of common native plants and invasive species. Conservation and responsible foraging are also discussed. Photos, links to resources, and book reviews are also on the blog.
Country United States Region Northeast
Sections :Wild PlantsWild Food/ForagingWildernessFruit Cropsnative plantsFungiEnvironmentPhoto GallerysFloraLitrature reviewrecipe sitePerennialsEdible FlowersBotanical InformationBlogsSustainable AgricultureLocal FoodHerbs and Medicinal Plants

Nutritionist Resource
Find loads of useful articles written by the qualified and professional nutritionists on the site. Book an appointment with a nutritionist or browse the articles which can target specific health issues or general health.
Country UK (England) Region UK
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Permaculture Education Center
The Permaculture Education Center's mission is to teach, consult, demonstrate, and help spread the word about Permaculture worldwide. The PEC is a not-for-profit venture, created by some of the leading Permaculture teachers in North America. We offer the official 72-hour online Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course and the Introduction to Permaculture Course, plus advice and tutoring from some of the world’s top professional Permaculture designers and teachers.
Country United States Region North Carolina
Sections :BlogsOpen To PublicNetworksCollectiveFarmingSustainable livingLocal FoodOpen To PublicResearchPhoto GallerysEthnobotanyPermaculture DesignEnvironmentBuisness servicesOther EnvironmentalDirectories/ListingsLow impact livingRun CoursesPermacultureNetworkingTrainingBlogs

Garden Watering
Our expertise in garden watering systems will help you design the perfect garden irrigation system. Watermates rainwater irrigation systems are eco-friendly and comply with UK hosepipe legislation. Choose from a wide range of garden watering systems which can be designed to water any situation.
Country UK (England)
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Brighton Permaculture Trust
Brighton Permaculture Trust promotes greener lifestyles and sustainable development through design. We run courses and events and apply permaculture principles to our projects. Brighton Permaculture Trust was formed in 2000 as an ethical not-for-profit organisation operating in Brighton and Sussex. It is a member of the national Permaculture Association (Britain). Brighton Permaculture Trust is run by an experienced team of volunteers and permaculturists, supported by a management group and trustees, and resourced through course/event fees, grants and donations. Brighton Permaculture Trust is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales, number: 4072259
Country UK (England)
Sections :OrganicsGeneral GardeningHerbs and Medicinal PlantsLow impact livingHerb/Medicinal SuppliersIndividual booksBlogsFood IssuesDirectories/ListingsAgroforestrySwalesBiomassPermacultureUrban PermaculturePermaculture DesignPermacultureUrban PermacultureRare Plants/Heritage SeedsDirectories/ListingsOrganicsWild PlantsPlant SuppliersSeed SuppliersOrganicsResearchRaw FoodPlant Suppliers (Organic)Permaculture Design

Balkan Ecology Project
The Balkan Ecology Project (BALKEP) is a permaculture-inspired, grassroots project based in Eastern Europe (Bulgaria). BALKEP is devoted to the design and exploration of ecologically-sound human habitats and serves as a demonstration site for local residents, communities and visitors from abroad. Our efforts aim to develop thoughtful approaches to food, shelter, community and commerce, while promoting and preserving the unique biological diversity associated with the Balkan region.
Country Bulgaria Region Shipka
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How to look after orchids
The site includes care information on various genera of orchids, orchid descriptions, and general orchid care instructions.
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