
Permaculture Magazine 71
Spring 2012
Permanent Publications 2012 Paperback Published quarterly Many illustrations.
REFORESTING THE WORLD - WeForest are planting over 150 million trees to lock up carbon and create food forests for indigenous peoples. DIY SOLAR ELECTRIC BIKES - Michel Daniek explains how to transform your humble steed into a solar powered electric bike. PEOPLECARE SKILLS - Looby Macnamara focuses on how our biggest challenge is also our greatest opportunity. IS SOLAR STILL WORTH IT? - Solar photovoltaics are a big investment. Wade Muggleton and John Adams explore the financial and environmental benefits. NATIVES AND ALIENS - Patrick Whitefield asks if permaculture can work without introducing exotics TREATING GREYWATER - How to treat your wastewater gracefully by Stuart Anderson SACK GARDENING - Simon Hart describes how students have been experimenting with growing vegetables in sacks. THINK LIKE A PEASANT - Wade Muggleton’s eight tips to reduce your bills, find resources and fill your stomach. BIG SCALE PERMACULTURE - Darren J Doherty applies permaculture design to an extensive Australian cattle station. AN EDIBLE URBAN EDUCATION - Jo Homan from Transition Finsbury Park describes a project that is inspiring people to grow their own food in the heart of the city. OFF GRID SOLAR - Nigel Harrison goes off grid on Vancouver Island and describes how he installed his own solar system on a tight budget. CAN WE FEED THE WORLD -Five experts give their views on the best methods of eco-farming. 10 MONEY SAVING TIPS - The PM team share their top tips to help you save money and live a greener, healthier life. ELIXIR OF BEETROOT - Annie Levy celebrates the healthy, healing, glorious beet. FESTIVAL GUIDE 2012 - Plan your summer with PM’s guide to UK festivals, fairs & events.