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Borland Green Video by Transition Pgh

Troy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:51:52 +0000

Here is a little video about the Borland Green project which we are working on in partnership with GTECH Strategies. The project is being funded by a Spring Grant from The Sprout Fund. Click here for more information about the project.

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The plastic bag, stick and a brick trick!

Troy — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:29:33 +0000

This is a quick and easy way to train fruit trees to get the branch angle you want.

Materials list:

A couple plastic grocery bags A straight stick or piece of bamboo A few small rocks A fruit tree you want to train

BEFORE

An apple tree with an upright branch [...]

Columbus Permaculture Design Course

Troy — Thu, 05 May 2011 22:23:35 +0000

Weekend Permaculture Design Course Columbus, Ohio

Dates: July 16-17, August 13-14, August 27-28, September 10-11, October 8-9, and October 22-23.

Location: Columbus, Ohio at the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park

Description: Join us as we explore the power of ecological design to create resilience and beauty in our communities. Over six weekends, [...]

Sun Path

Troy — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:17:40 +0000

As we all know light exposure is a very important part of garden design. Evaluating the light exposure in the context of the sun’s movement through the sky both daily and season-to-season will help us understand the influences of the sun. With this greater understanding our designs can harness the warming light when we [...]

10 Methods for Soil Improvement

Troy — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:03:20 +0000

The following is a list of 10 easy and effective approaches to improving your soil. We have also noted the benefits that each technique provides and included a description of why each one is important.

Adjust the soil pH to optimal levels (6-7)- general (nutrient availability) – The pH of soil dictates the ability [...]

Our New Wood Stove

Troy — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:27:07 +0000

Andrea and I recently decided to put in a wood stove but as easy as that sounds, a lot of work went into installing the stove and ensuring the fireplace surround would be appropriate. The following pictures show you some of the process we went through.

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Fireplace before

Rocks in the Garden

Troy — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:54:48 +0000

I am exploring the use of large rocks strategically spread throughout the garden to aide in the thawing process in spring. In the warm months, and in the winter when the rocks aren’t covered in snow, rocks buffer the diurnal temperature swings. That is to say they make the micro-climate around them a more [...]

David Holmgren’s Insights

Troy — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:34:56 +0000

I have put together some interviews of David Holmgren, the cofounder of permaculture. I wouldn’t suggest watching them straight through, but it is worth watching/listening to them very intentionally. I have grouped the multi-segment videos together. I hope you enjoy them.

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Pgh Permaculture on Facebook!

Troy — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:16:32 +0000

Today Pittsburgh Permaculture is happy to announce that we have launched a Facebook page and integrated the ability for you share what you like on PittsburghPermaculture.org with your friends on Facebook.

On the left you can see our new Connect widget which allows you to see a few people who really dig our site, [...]

Biodiversity Rising

Troy — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:13:14 +0000

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As we move out of the growing season and the leaves begin to fall, it is a nice time to reflect on the development of the garden. The returns this year have been great. We have been reaping the [...]