Very informative video - I have only recently started getting into the subject and this video really helps me to understand what its really about. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful explanation. Very organized. Cant wait to learn more. Our future is in the hands of our youth and we need to spread the word, change the common mindset and make up for lost time. Thank you so much. Cant wait to go to your other videos. Thank you, thank you.
Love it... I hope to move into the permaculture way of life within the next two years, starting as an absolute novice so much work to do, so hard to get one on one help and information in my area and it seems permaculture has become a little commercialised and very expensive to learn.
This is a new and different perspective that I have never heard enunciated before. I have eaten organic non GMO for years and have recoiled at the stories of farmers using roundup to desiccate harvested wheat. I have no doubt that all this poisoned grain is much of what contributes to the tidal wave of autism in children and a myrid of other ills that face us all. I appreciate your presentation.
Leslie Jane check out another video I did some time ago titled "how to transition into a Permaculture lifestyle " If you can't find it, you can also Google that title as I wrote an article about it as well
Thank you so much to these videos! So inspiring to begin my journey in permaculture! You guys are doing a wonderful thing for the Earth and it's inhabitants! Thank you thank you thank you!
dude i'm your first view! haha I'm never that "first" guy, but just thought it would be funny... Heard you on Jack Spirko a long time ago, and happy that your doing some video now! I'm a suburbanite at the moment, but am anxious to do what I can. Really loving Ben Falk's stuff right now! -dan
informative-thanks from author of Pots Did Stop-soon to be volunteering in agriculture for the Peace Corps--what system do they use in developing countries, I wonder?
Thanks! Somebody's got to do it - educate! I hope to grow soil in a forest clear cut so I can grow food. Its a challenge to do by myself. I have to carry everything in via trail through my land. Looking for support.
Hi Nicholas, I really liked the video and decided to learn a bit more about mycelia and their importance to plant growth. Do you think you could explain a bit about what happens to the fungus and mycelia over time? Does this fungus just disappear? Or is its use just circumvented with the water soluble fertilizers?
I disagree about Permaculture being about 'personal' philosophies / moralities / values / beliefs or even about "positivity". I want to learn Permaculture not because I disagree with modern agricultural practices or any other personal beliefs/opinions, but because I want to create an ecosystem that will thrive and flourish on it's own whilst providing food for me. That's what I thought Permaculture was all about "the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient." The added ideas and beliefs which I find all too often associated with Permaculture really turns me away since the books / videos I've been reading / watching are filled with it instead of getting to the actual content of designing and implementing self-sustaining agricultural systems and/or ecosystems. There are so many variables to consider when designing an ecosystem due to varying environments / climates, which I have yet to find a good resource to utilize because so many people would rather focus on talking about their personal motivations and opinions than providing actual information. And thus I am stuck in a situation where I want to learn more, but am put off by the constant barrage of peoples opinions that have nothing to do with Permaculture systems/practices/methods/etc.. I guess I will start researching about ecology rather than "permaculture" because it seems to be more about "culture" rather than it's actual definition which is "the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient."
Daniel Gutierrez The vegetable gardener guide to permaculture: creating an edible ecosystem by Shein, Christopher I recommend that book above it tell you how design and implement! Plus includes pictures. I found it at my local library
why isn't big vegetation good? Where can I get more information on this? My friends have a very cool garden in their back yard in Los Aneles and the sizes of the veggies are huge, they have inspired me to want to grow my own food too, I grew up on a farm but we used fertilizer and such, now I'm in southern California and would like to grow in my yard but am just trying to get a solid foundation in my mind of how to do this in an organic way. Thanks for the information
Krista Alway Find a permaculture design course near you. Permacultureglobal.com is a great start. our website is good too - www.schoolofpermaculture.com - Thanks for the view. Nicholas
Not all agriculture is bad though and there are some really great farmers and agronomists in the states that are seeing the catastrophic impacts that you talk about; desertification, loss of bio-diversity and soil degradation and doing something about it. Have a look at Ray Archuleta, he's such a cool chap, and is teaching farmers about many of the things you mentioned, to move towards healthy and sustainable food production.
Please don't tell me how permaculture "solves" the "problem" of money. First of all, it doesn't. Second, you don't understand money. Stick to the part you do understand -- that part is much appreciated.
I like your videos but, GET TO THE POINT!!!! Dude. Cut to the chase. We don't all want to sit here through your word vomit. Stick to the subject at hand. YOU over explain without really teaching your point
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos! I'm learning so much.
Thank you very much Nicholas! That was very a simple explanations giving me a better and greater new knowledge.
Thank you for sharing !
I’m from Japan and about to start my permaculture life !
I subscribed and excited to watch other videos :)
Subscribed! Thank you so much for sharing your valuable knowledge in such an accessible and comprehensive way.
Thank you so much for providing this for free, you are an earth angel x
Really enjoyed it, I got pretty good at moving dirt, now ready to learn to permacultuture, keep them coming!
Very informative video - I have only recently started getting into the subject and this video really helps me to understand what its really about. Thanks for sharing!
Great first episode , very informative :) as this is something i am looking to really get in to. Thank you !!!!
Guys really appreciate your comments - have next one out within a few days. You guys rock!
right on my man. Looking forward to it! -dan
Loved the way you explained things in easy to understand terms.
im excited and inspired by everything you said here. I dont know how to use this to get to the next level
Thanks for posting! This is great introductory for someone like me who is a total beginner, but with high interest :)
Wonderful explanation. Very organized. Cant wait to learn more. Our future is in the hands of our youth and we need to spread the word, change the common mindset and make up for lost time. Thank you so much. Cant wait to go to your other videos. Thank you, thank you.
Love it... I hope to move into the permaculture way of life within the next two years, starting as an absolute novice so much work to do, so hard to get one on one help and information in my area and it seems permaculture has become a little commercialised and very expensive to learn.
This is a new and different perspective that I have never heard enunciated before.
I have eaten organic non GMO for years and have recoiled at the stories of farmers using roundup to desiccate harvested wheat.
I have no doubt that all this poisoned grain is much of what contributes to the tidal wave of autism in children and a myrid of other ills that face us all.
I appreciate your presentation.
you rock!! thanks for the info, Im glad that I found this channel, searching in my mind the way to make it possible...
Leslie Jane check out another video I did some time ago titled "how to transition into a Permaculture lifestyle "
If you can't find it, you can also Google that title as I wrote an article about it as well
Thank you so much to these videos! So inspiring to begin my journey in permaculture! You guys are doing a wonderful thing for the Earth and it's inhabitants! Thank you thank you thank you!
Kelly Smart you're so welcome. Make sure to get on our email list on our website as we plan to have a lot more valuable lectures like this
dude i'm your first view! haha I'm never that "first" guy, but just thought it would be funny... Heard you on Jack Spirko a long time ago, and happy that your doing some video now! I'm a suburbanite at the moment, but am anxious to do what I can. Really loving Ben Falk's stuff right now! -dan
***** YOU ROCK! just subscribed to your channel
Like the way you explain this.
informative-thanks from author of Pots Did Stop-soon to be volunteering in agriculture for the Peace Corps--what system do they use in developing countries, I wonder?
Thanks! Somebody's got to do it - educate! I hope to grow soil in a forest clear cut so I can grow food. Its a challenge to do by myself. I have to carry everything in via trail through my land. Looking for support.
Hi Nicholas, I really liked the video and decided to learn a bit more about mycelia and their importance to plant growth. Do you think you could explain a bit about what happens to the fungus and mycelia over time? Does this fungus just disappear? Or is its use just circumvented with the water soluble fertilizers?
Good science lesson , you can usually tell there's truth in there when the haters come around , keep it up!!! ; )
I disagree about Permaculture being about 'personal' philosophies / moralities / values / beliefs or even about "positivity". I want to learn Permaculture not because I disagree with modern agricultural practices or any other personal beliefs/opinions, but because I want to create an ecosystem that will thrive and flourish on it's own whilst providing food for me. That's what I thought Permaculture was all about "the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient." The added ideas and beliefs which I find all too often associated with Permaculture really turns me away since the books / videos I've been reading / watching are filled with it instead of getting to the actual content of designing and implementing self-sustaining agricultural systems and/or ecosystems. There are so many variables to consider when designing an ecosystem due to varying environments / climates, which I have yet to find a good resource to utilize because so many people would rather focus on talking about their personal motivations and opinions than providing actual information. And thus I am stuck in a situation where I want to learn more, but am put off by the constant barrage of peoples opinions that have nothing to do with Permaculture systems/practices/methods/etc..
I guess I will start researching about ecology rather than "permaculture" because it seems to be more about "culture" rather than it's actual definition which is "the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient."
Daniel Gutierrez The vegetable gardener guide to permaculture: creating an edible ecosystem by Shein, Christopher
I recommend that book above it tell you how design and implement! Plus includes pictures. I found it at my local library
Thank you :) ... The noise around is not the best..!
why isn't big vegetation good? Where can I get more information on this? My friends have a very cool garden in their back yard in Los Aneles and the sizes of the veggies are huge, they have inspired me to want to grow my own food too, I grew up on a farm but we used fertilizer and such, now I'm in southern California and would like to grow in my yard but am just trying to get a solid foundation in my mind of how to do this in an organic way. Thanks for the information
Krista Alway Find a permaculture design course near you. Permacultureglobal.com is a great start. our website is good too - www.schoolofpermaculture.com - Thanks for the view. Nicholas
You got me man!
Hello Nicolas!
Is it ok if I eventually do a video on top of your video, translating to portuguese your classes? Thank you :)
Not all agriculture is bad though and there are some really great farmers and agronomists in the states that are seeing the catastrophic impacts that you talk about; desertification, loss of bio-diversity and soil degradation and doing something about it. Have a look at Ray Archuleta, he's such a cool chap, and is teaching farmers about many of the things you mentioned, to move towards healthy and sustainable food production.
you are rad!!!
Thanks you +wenderela marie!
Ecology Basics
Isnt fungi the plural of fungus?
im sorry but this is my shit, sign me up now!
Please don't tell me how permaculture "solves" the "problem" of money. First of all, it doesn't. Second, you don't understand money. Stick to the part you do understand -- that part is much appreciated.
I like your videos but, GET TO THE POINT!!!! Dude. Cut to the chase. We don't all want to sit here through your word vomit. Stick to the subject at hand. YOU over explain without really teaching your point
I disagree
I too disagree. He is giving good information. Thanks Euphony745 for speaking out in a positive supportive way.
It's for beginners FFS, it's in the title!! clearly never been in a teaching role!!
I too disagree. I found his explanations extremely enlightening and am so thankful for people like him.