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Plants For A Future
A charity promoting a wide range of alternative plants which have edible, medicinal and a wide range of other uses. New agricultural techniques such as woodland gardening, the use of perennial plants and vegan organic systems are also investigated.
Country UK (England) Region Cornwall
Sections :CharitiesDirectories/ListingsDyesEdible FlowersFibresHerbs and Medicinal PlantsMailing lists/ForumsNon Food CropsPerennialsPermaculturePlant DatabasesRoot cropsSoapsSustainable AgricultureVeganVolunteeringWoodland Gardening

Introduction to Permaculture: concepts and resources
Definitions and principles of permaculture. Resources, website, books. Put together by ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
Country United States
Sections :Directories/ListingsPermaculture

Permaculture Planetary Directory
Goodlist of worldwide Permacuture groups, course listings. Hosted by the parmaculture activist.
Sections :Directories/ListingsPermaculture

DMOZ opendirectory project
Directory of permaculture related site. Part of a volunteer run internet directory project.
Sections :Directories/ListingsPermaculture

Wikipedia - Permaculture
Entry for Permaculture in Wikipedia the free community driven encyclopedia.
Sections :PermacultureDirectories/ListingsWiki

Permaculture Association (Britain)
The main UK group for Permaculture, has details of Courses and Events in the UK, and details of services the Association can offer UK groups.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Books Stores/PublishersDirectories/ListingsJournal/NewsletterPermacultureCharitiesRun CoursesNetworksMailing lists/ForumsPermaculture Design

permaculturefrancophone.org
Information site on permaculture in french speaking areas. Un portail d'information sur la permaculture en zone francophone
Sections :Photo GallerysDirectories/ListingsBooks Stores/PublishersPermacultureNews Sites

DrylandScope
Practical solutions to land degradation in drylands worldwide. Has some forums around the issue coveing soil, hydrology etc.
Country United States
Sections :Directories/ListingsDrylandsHydrologyMailing lists/ForumsSoil

Traditional Ecological Knowledge Prior Art Database (T.E.K.* P.A.D.)
This is a repository of resources of plant uses and information focussing on use by different cultures. The aim of the project is to collect as much "prior art" about the plants as possible. If prior art on a particular plant use exists then in can prevent such information being patented and ensures that the information will remain in the public domain for all to use. The Plants For A Future Dataset is included in this website.
Country United States
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Global Facilitation Unit for Underutilized Species
A website and network promoting underutilized species as a means to: enrich the wealth of agrobiodiversity, increase incomes, ensure food security, improve nutrition, occupy important ecological niches, withstand stress conditions, be produced with low cost, stabilize ecosystems, create new markets. <p> The website has a database of interesting underutilised plants and a good set of links.
Country Italy
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Green Guide
A comprehensive directory of a wide range of green companies.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Appropriate TechnologyCornwall/South West ActivistsDirectories/ListingsGreen BuildingHealth IssuesOther EnvironmentalSpiritualYoga

Garden HQ
A big well organised listing site. Mainly standard garden fair, rather than anything unusual.
Sections :Directories/ListingsGeneral Gardening

National Non-Food Crops Centre
Provide a single, independent and authoritative source of information on the use and implementation of non-food crop products and technologies in the United Kingdom, with databases covering 2000+ orginisations, 200 crops and many research projects. Strong industry focus.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Directories/ListingsFarmingNon Food CropsNon Profit GroupsPlant DatabasesResearch

Interactive European Network for Industrial Crops and their Applications
Europe wide network, promoting the comercial use of non food crops. Their report details the growing of a wide range of non food crop plants through the EU.
Sections :Directories/ListingsFarmingNGONon Food CropsPlant DatabasesResearch

Women’s Environmental Network - Local Food
Offers training and support to groups of women growing food in urban areas. Extensive links section and information on networking and Food Miles.
Country UK (England) Region London
Sections :CompostDirectories/ListingsGenetics/GMOLocal FoodNetworkingOrganicsUrban Permaculture

The Permaculture Activist
Publisher of the primary US permaculture magazine, sell books and provide international directory of permaculture groups, courses and plant suppliers.
Country United States Region IN
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permaculture.tv
A collection of permaculture videos, news and other resources.
Country Australia
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Swiki - permaculture
A community listing of permaculture links, which can anyone can add to.
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Permaculture Association of Tasmania
Umbrella group for Tasmanian permaculture. Site has details of all known tasmanian projects as well a an editible wiki with lisitngs of world wide groups.
Country Australia Region Tasmania
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NaturalStores.Org
Located in New-Brunswick, with members from around the world, we are dedicated to promoting the organic econo98 thru our business practices.
Country Canada Region New-Brunswick
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsSustainable AgricultureWoodland GardeningAgroforestryGeneral GardeningFarmingUrban PermacultureVegan organicsPermaculture DesignWild PlantsDrylandsAlly Croppingbotanical illustrationPondsTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsLow impact livingRun CoursesOther commercialPlant DatabasesDirectories/ListingsNews SitesFloraCo-opsCommunitiesEco-villagesCharitiesNon Profit GroupsCity Farms/Community GardensAcademicGovenmentalNGOPoliticalCampainingNetworksCollective

evergreen4ever
An information site to help you spend more time in the garden, and less time searching on-line
Country UK (England)
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Herbs for Healing: with Luzia Barclay
All content at the website is provided by registered medical herbalist Luzia Barclay (DBTh MIRCH). Luzia practices from her clinic, Turnworth Herbal Practice, near Blandford Forum in Dorset. The site is a local web resource about the healing power of plants. It offers visitors the chance to sign up for informative half-day courses about herbs, or they can visit the online shop, arrange a consultation with Luzia or just find out more about herbal medicine. The site also contains numerous articles and useful links.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Directories/ListingsPerennialsRun CoursesHerb/Medicinal SuppliersBotanical Information

OrchidTalk Orchid Forum from RVO
Orchid Forum discussing Orchids and Culture, Orchid Aliments, Breeding and Hybridizing Orchids, Flasking Orchids, Orchid Photography and more! Orchid beginners and experts talk about orchids, care, and growing. Join our community today!
Country United States
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australian nurseries online
Australian plants search resource with articles on how to grow plants, club and association listings and photographs
Country Australia
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International Medicinal Plants Growers’ Consortium-IMPGC
A portal of herbs-Rich information repository on medicinal herbs. Provides searchable pages for herb information, herb usage, home remedies and health remedies. Conceived, created and updated by International Medicinal Plants Growers’ Consortium
Country United States Region 43017
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Aussies Living Simply
We are a community focused on sustainability, permaculture, organic gardening, backyard livestock, simple living and stepping lightly on the planet. We invite you to become a member, it’s free and you’ll be part of one of the most interesting and friendly groups on the net. The posts you see listed on this home page are a tiny example of the large collection of interesting and in some cases, life changing, forum discussions you will have free access to as a member. Our forum is lively and active and often you can get an answer to a question within minutes. We discuss simple living, backyard livestock, permaculture, organic food production, sustainable energy, living well on less money, preserving, bread baking, stockpiling food, recycling, mending and reusing and a wide range of sustainability topics. There is a seed and plant exchange, members’ discounts for open pollinated vegetable seeds, bare-rooted plants, native trees and plants. You’ll also find a treasure chest of homemade food recipes and instructions on how to make natural household cleansers, soap, laundry detergent, shampoo and lots more. Certified organic farmer and author of Easy Organic Gardening and Moon Planting, Lyn Bagnall, is here to answer your organic gardening questions.
Country Australia
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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

GreenHenge - The Environmental Hub
GreenHenge is an environmental-focused hub designed to provide one central source for locating web sites based on some aspect of our environment. This may include nature photographers, merchants offering solar products, wildlife preservation groups, science research sites, and more.
Country United States
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Salvia Divinorum | Buy Salvia Divinorum
Looking to grow salvia plants of various strains? We are working on everything from salvia extracts to salvia plants themselves. They really are a beautiful plant if you have seen them when in flower. Amazing.
Country United States Region US
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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
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Earthshore Co. Herbal Remedies
Herb Plants and Natural Remedies have been widely used for centuries. We carry many types of fragrance oils, and natural products.
Country United States
Sections :OrganicsVegan organicsbotanical illustrationEdible FlowersPlant Suppliers (Organic)Herb/Medicinal SuppliersWild PlantsDirectories/ListingsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsDirectories/ListingsFloraBotanical Information

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

Society of Ethnobiology
The Society of Ethnobiology (SoE) is a nonprofit professional organization established in 1977 to promote and perpetuate the interdisciplinary study of the relationships of plants and animals with human cultures worldwide, including past and present relationships between peoples and the environment. The Society integrates scientific research with education and with public priorities at regional, national, and international levels. The Society integrates scientific research with education and with public priorities at regional, national, and international levels. Registered in Arizona, USA, the SoE is governed by Society Officers elected by the general membership. The SoE sponsors an annual conference, presents three high-caliber publications and awards excellence in research for both established ethnobiologists and students. The SoE welcomes membership from all interested communities and individuals.
Country United States
Sections :News SitesSustainable AgricultureWild PlantsWildlife/ConservationTreesEdible FlowersHerbs and Medicinal PlantsNon Food CropsCoppicingHedgingAgricultureEnvironmentDirectories/ListingsFungiEthnobotanyPermacultureCollectiveWild Food/ForagingRare Plants/Heritage Seedsnative plantsDyesLocal FoodNon Profit GroupsFruit CropsRoot cropsLandrightsSoapsFibresOil crops

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)
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