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Sunseed Desert Technology
Aims to develop, demonstrate and communicate accessible, low-tech methods of sustainability in a semi-arid environment. Runs an English speeking centre in Almería, Spain where the techniques such as solar cookers, low tec pumps and the use of 98corrhizal fungi to stimulate plant growth are demonstrated.
Country Spain Region Almería
Sections :OrganicsDrylandsGreen BuildingAppropriate TechnologyVolunteeringCharitiesFungi

The Irish Gardeners Forum
Irishgardeners.com aims to offer free access to an incredible wealth of horticultural information specific to Ireland. This versatile forum provides help from fellow gardeners and the opportunity to discuss all the best gardening techniques again specific to Ireland.
Country Ireland
Sections :OrganicsWoodland GardeningGeneral GardeningTrees and WoodlandsCompostSoilTraditional Plant UsesTreesRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsHedgingFungiHouse plantsGardening ToolsMailing lists/ForumsBotanical Information

Thailand Permaculture- The Baan Thai Project
We are a recentl upstart community and education center focused on natural building and permaculture design (as well as learning a lot and having a good time!). We host natural building and permaculture courses (including one in may and one in June of 2007). We are also welcoming of anyone who would like to come help out with our project during their time in Thailand. Check out our tribe site for more details.
Country Thailand Region Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsSustainable AgricultureFarmingUrban PermaculturePermaculture DesignTrees and WoodlandsBio-diversityTreesRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsNon Food CropsCoppicingFruit Cropsnative plantsFungiGreen BuildingLow impact livingSustainable livingWildcraftOther EnvironmentalEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicApprenticeshipsNetworkingTrainingConsultancyCommunitiesEco-villages

Compost Products
A comprehensive selection of composters and compost bins, worm (vermiculture) systems, recycling tools, water saving devices, rain barrels and ecological yard and garden accessories. Be part of the solution and start composting today!
Country United States
Sections :OrganicsGeneral GardeningCompostSoilHedgingFungiOther Green GroupsOther EnvironmentalHealth IssuesComunity compostingGardening ToolsClimate ChangeAgricultureEnvironmentBooks Stores/Publishers

Greenman Bushcraft Ltd
Find out more about nature's bounty, Greenman Bushcraft Ltd offers you a wide range of bushcraft and outdoor courses, including nature photography, wild food, tree & plant ID and wildlife watching. We can also provide bespoke courses and one-to-one tuition. At Greenman Bushcraft you'll also discover a large selection of some of the best outdoor equipment that you can purchase today. Our product range is expanding all of the time and we even have a bargain basement, which is definitely worth checking out!
Country UK (England)
Sections :Trees and WoodlandsWild PlantsWild Food/ForagingWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityWildernessTraditional Plant UsesTreesEdible FlowersHerbs and Medicinal PlantsSoapsDyesFibresCoppicingFruit Cropsnative plantsHedgingFungiLow impact livingSustainable livingWildcraftEnvironmentRun CoursesOpen To PublicVolunteeringTalksPhoto Gallerys

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

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We are building food-forest-theater-studios to create media. Our studios will research sacred poetry based on tree-lore and seasonal observation of life. They will also act as sanctuary to at risk life-forms Then we will produce media to get humans into the "Art of the Fugue" and have them re-fusing to Our Lady Gaia.
Country United States Region 92595
Sections :PermacultureOrganicsSustainable AgricultureWoodland GardeningAgroforestryUrban PermacultureCompostSoilWildlife/ConservationBio-diversityTreesHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsBiomassFungiLow impact livingSustainable livingWildcraftAppropriate TechnologyAnimal RightsHealth IssuesSpiritualRaw FoodFood IssuesGenetics/GMOPublic DomainLocal FoodClimate ChangeOpen To PublicVolunteeringResearchNetworkingTalksPlant SuppliersFarmers MarketsEthnobotanyCommunitiesEco-villagesNetworks

Celtnet Wild Food Recipes
An extensive collection of recipes based around or incorporating wild and foraged plants. Includes methods of cooking and the edible uses of plants.
Country UK (England) Region Cheshire
Sections :Non Profit GroupsWild Food/ForagingEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsFungirecipe 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)
Sections :Trees and WoodlandsWild PlantsWild Food/ForagingTreesEdible FlowersFungiWildcraftRun CoursesOpen To PublicApprenticeshipsJournal/NewsletterTrainingConsultancyTalksBuisness servicesPhoto GallerysMailing lists/ForumsBlogsrecipe site

Digital Nature
Wild-plants in germany
Country Germany
Sections :Wild PlantsWater/WetlandsWildernessHerbs and Medicinal Plantsnative plantsFungiResearchPhoto GallerysBotanical InformationFlora

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

Wildcrafts Bushcraft and Survival School
Bushcraft and Survival School based in Essex, who run Bushcraft and Survival courses, covering many wilderness subjects. One day, weekend and one week courses available. Caters for individual, private group, scout, cadet and corporate bookings. One Day Bushcraft courses only £55 pp. Mr Les Davidson Call: 07877026082 Email: [email protected] Website: http://wildcrafts.org.uk/courses.html
Country UK (England) Region Essex
Sections :Trees and WoodlandsWild PlantsWild Food/ForagingWildernessTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsFungiWildcraftRun CoursesTrainingPhoto Gallerys

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

Hedgerow Harvest
Hedgerow Harvest offer a growing range of foraging and wild food courses in Wiltshire and Dorset. These relaxed, educational and fun courses aim to introduce people to the wealth of nature’s larder.
Country UK (England)
Sections :Wild Food/ForagingTreesEdible Flowersnative plantsFungiRun Courses

Enota eco village
Enota is based on shared ecological and social values and Rudolph Steiners biodynamic agricultural principals. Working with the principle of not taking more from the Earth than one gives back, Enota has the potential to be sustainable indefinitely, cooperating and living in co-creation with nature.
Country United States Region towns,ga. sw
Sections :OrganicsSustainable AgricultureTrees and WoodlandsCompostBio-diversityPondsEdible FlowersHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit CropsHouse plantsGreen BuildingSustainable livingOther Green GroupsSpiritualGardening ToolsAgricultureEnvironmentOpen To PublicNetworkingHerb/Medicinal SuppliersSustainable plant productsFarmers MarketsEco-villagesFarmingPhoto GallerysWild PlantsSoilHydrologyReforestationRoot cropsFungiAnimal RightsOther EnvironmentalRaw FoodConfrencesCommunitiesVegan organicsVeganVolunteeringWildlife/ConservationVegetarianNon Profit Groups

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
Sections :Trees and WoodlandsFruit CropsFungiOther EnvironmentalPhoto GallerysFloraBlogsWild Food/ForagingEdible FlowersHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFibresHealth IssuesRaw FoodFood IssuesGenetics/GMOLocal FoodFruit CropsWild Food/ForagingEdible FlowersWildcraftrecipe siteVeganWild PlantsFungiVegetarianBlogsHerbs and Medicinal Plants

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

Vegetable Garden Hub
Your place for cutting edge organic gardening and permaculture ideas and innovation.
Country United States
Sections :OrganicsFarmingPermaculture DesignSoilRoot cropsPerennialsFruit CropsLow impact livingSustainable livingComunity compostingGardening ToolsLocal FoodCompostFungiOther EnvironmentalPermacultureUrban PermacultureHerbs and Medicinal PlantsNetworkingEnvironmentGeneral GardeningResearchBee plantsRaw FoodHouse plants

Quad Cities Edible Landscape
Food sustainability group for those that live in Iowa and Illinois in the United States with a focus on Edible Landscaping, Forest Farming, Wild Edibles, and Gardening. We discuss the plants that grow well in our Upper Midwest climate and especially like native plants. We have plant and seed swaps. Please join us if you live in Iowa or Illinois.
Country United States Region Iowa and Illinois
Sections :Woodland GardeningAgroforestryWoodland GardeningTreesGeneral GardeningPermacultureWoodland GardeningAgroforestryVegan organicsTrees and WoodlandsWild Food/ForagingRare Plants/Heritage SeedsSoilBio-diversityWildernessTreesHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit CropsHedgingLow impact livingWildcraftGenetics/GMOOpen To PublicVolunteeringConfrencesTalksMailing lists/ForumsBotanical InformationCo-opsCommunitiesNon Profit GroupsCity Farms/Community GardensPoliticalNetworksAgroforestrySustainable AgricultureUrban PermaculturePerennialsFungiSustainable livingPhoto GallerysTreesFarmingEdible FlowersLocal FoodCollectiveWild PlantsTrainingTrees and WoodlandsFood Issuesrecipe siteCampainingGeneral GardeningGeneral GardeningCompostHouse plantsNetworkingGeneral GardeningLitrature reviewNGORoot cropsnative plantsOrganicsNew CropsGardening ToolsPlant Databases

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
Sections :FarmingOther commercialCollectivePermacultureWild PlantsWild Food/ForagingCompostSoilBio-diversityWildernessEdible FlowersPerennialsHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit Cropsnative plantsHouse plantsWildcraftFood IssuesLocal FoodVolunteeringConfrencesTrainingPlant DatabasesBotanical InformationLitrature reviewrecipe siteCo-opsNon Profit GroupsCity Farms/Community GardensNGOCampainingPermacultureTrees and WoodlandsFarmingVegan organicsLow impact livingTalksOrganicsGeneral GardeningWild Food/ForagingSoilBio-diversityTreesEdible FlowersRoot cropsPerennialsNon Food CropsBiomassFungiApprenticeshipsTrainingPlant SuppliersGarden DesignPlant DatabasesNGOSustainable AgricultureGeneral GardeningOpen To PublicCommunitiesPondsBotanical InformationFungiNetworkingNetworksCollectiveHerbs and Medicinal PlantsFruit CropsVolunteeringConsultancyNon Food CropsRun CoursesWoodland GardeningTreesGenetics/GMOPhoto GallerysCampainingTree nursaryOil cropsAgroforestryRare Plants/Heritage SeedsHedgingPoliticalAgroforestryTree nursaryResearchCollectiveGardening ToolsMailing lists/ForumsRun CoursesSeed SuppliersSoilPhoto GallerysOrganicsRoot cropsWild PlantsCo-opsUrban PermacultureTrees and WoodlandsNew CropsSustainable livingPhoto GallerysWoodland GardeningHedgingPlant Suppliers (Organic)CompostCoppicingnative plantsBlogs

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