Magnus on April 30th, 2010

Translation by Brazilian Ruth – Thanks!Tradução por Ruth, Brazileira – Obrigado!Last weekend was our first real hosting of the rede – network – of friends and fellow transitioners: people finding news ways of building, planting and energising.Fim de …

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goncalves on April 24th, 2010

A Horta Pedagógica de GuimarãesVideo:http://tv1.rtp.pt/noticias/?t=Horta-biologica-em-Guimaraes.rtp&headline=20&visual=9&tm=6&article=229842Pagina Principal:http://v3.cm-guimaraes.pt/PageGen.aspx?WMCM_PaginaId=18558A Horta Pedagógica…

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Magnus on April 20th, 2010

We are stuck in a perpetual holding pattern for planning permission (licença de construção). They (the Authority/ies) believe they must create more layers of complex paperwork and regulations for building, renovating an existing structure. And doin…

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admin on April 17th, 2010

Certificated Permaculture Design Course June 19 – June 27 2010 We at Quinta Cabeça do Mato are very happy to announce a workshop “Certificated Permaculture Design” with tutor Lesley Martin. 72 hours of the beauty of permaculture, over a period of 9 days. Course plus camping (8 nights) with vegetarian lunch: 300 euros. Please contact [...]

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Magnus on April 17th, 2010

Back in time now, to November or so, but hey, I’m in charge of this particular medium of communication and I can be the master of time, não é?But also, this garage retro-fit never seems to end. And we’re at it still. So, enough said, here’s the phot…

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admin on April 16th, 2010

INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE/TRAINING with MAX LINDEGGER Paul, Covilhã – Portugal 15-23 May 2010 9 days with one of the greatest permaculture experts in the world, learning, experiencing and living permaculture, giving birth to a Master Unit, a new Ecological Center. An abbreviated list of Course Topics: Ecoliteracy Water and Desertification Healthy Soils Cultivated Ecosystems & [...]

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admin on April 15th, 2010

Once a month the project is open for people to come and spend the day with us learning about forest gardening and permaculture. The day will begin with an introduction to the principles of forest gardening,  plants and trees that we use in our design and species that can be included in other designs. Following [...]

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thehive on April 14th, 2010

Yesterday (Ana, Andy, Ariana, Luis, Liam, Sara, Raymundo) got together in the morning to decide on creating new gardens in the village of Rossaio as near to the main buildings (the honey comb). Started by clearing ferns and pruning over grown olive tre…

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admin on April 13th, 2010

Dates: July 5th-July 18th. Cost: 450 Euros plus housing with an option for free camping at Terra Mae, includes three biological meals per class day freshly prepared Where: Escola Da Terra, Almocageme, Sintra, Portugal Contact: cdoug_e@hotmail.com or Cristina 00351 96 674 77 75 http://treeyopermaculture.wordpress.com/future-courses/escola-da-terra-permaculture-course-sintra-portugal-iii/

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