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This blog features interviews and site visits to public gardens, community gardens, and environmental organizations through out Australia, New Zealand, Trinidad, and the U.S., with the goal of helping to bridge the worlds of permaculture and public gardens.
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Permaculture in Public Gardens Exploring a place for permaculture in public garden education

English - Permaculture, Environmental Education, Sustainable Horticulture
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 7M ago

Dear Readers, I’m easing back in.

Dear fans & advocates of permaculture in public gardens, It’s been a great long while since last I blogged about one of my all time favorite topics,  but I hope you’ll find my excuse compelling.  It has had nothing to … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

Franklin Permaculture Garden, UMass

UMass is converting 1/4 acre of campus lawn into a thriving permaculture food garden, as well as educating and empowering students and community members in the process.   “We’re helping students recognize they can do something about all the problems in … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

Dunedin Botanic Garden, New Zealand

Spanning 80 acres on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island,  Dunedin Botanic Garden will be celebrating their 150th anniversary in 2013. Just after the new year, most staff members were still enjoying holiday when I met with Barbara … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

The Sustainable Backyard: a laboratory for tertiary students

During one of my first visits to the Sustainable Backyard, I encountered a class of tertiary students using the garden to identify plants.  I introduced myself to the instructor and asked for a follow-up interview.  After several failed attempts, I … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

Permaculture in the halls of the academy

While in Hamilton, I spoke with Chris Eames, department chair and faculty of Waikato University’s Center for Science and Technology Education Research.  Chris has a background in environmental education, and currently advises PhD student Nelson Lebo, whose research focuses on … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

Permaculture in the classroom

While in Hamilton, I interviewed Nelson Lebo, PhD student at University of Waikato, Center for Science and Technology Education Research.  I was thrilled to learn another academic was researching not only permaculture, but permaculture in education, and eager to hear … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

The story of the Sustainable Backyard through City Council eyes, Bill Featherstone

Many people were involved in the development of the Sustainable Backyard, and Bill Featherstone was one such key player.  Bill held office of Manager of Parks & Gardens for City Council during the conceptualization, installation and the first 9 years … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

Reflections from Hamilton Permaculture Trust co-founder, Adrienne Grant

I met with Adrienne Grant, co-founder of the Hamilton Permaculture Trust to talk about the genesis of the Sustainable Backyard and the Hamilton Permaculture Trust.  Adrienne currently works with New Zealand’s Enviro Schools and while she is still occasionally involved … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

Sustainable Backyard: One of Hamilton Gardens’ most popular gardens

Shortly after arriving in Hamilton, I had the chance to meet with Peter Sergel and Gus Flowers of Hamilton Gardens, Director and General Manager respectively.  I asked about public interest in the Sustainable Backyard. Gus explains, “It’s a small garden, … Continue reading →
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Permaculture in Public Gardens · 1Y ago

Plants, animals and cultivated ecology in The Sustainable Backyard

After spending two months researching a particular subject, it’s difficult  to summarize all that is worth mention, or even the highlights, in one blog post.  To ease the challenge I have featured other voices, and will continue to post several … Continue reading →
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