As I speak to people in my travels, many ask, "What is Permaculture?" Some know of the various techniques by other names, but as Bill Mollison has said, "It doesn't matter what you call it, just do it." Here are some links which explain the concepts well: What is Permaculture--Part one: Ethics. What is Permaculture--Part two: Principles What is Permaculture--Part three: Design

It was “a spur of the moment” kind of thing, the decision to attend this conference. I had only heard about it recently, and felt an immediate urgency to attend. It was definitely worth the 2+ day trip to Minnesota and a similar time in return. We arrived on Wednesday, one and a half days before the main event, and it gave us time to get acquainted with the organizers, and we helped to set up the outdoor kitchen. While pealing onions and garlic, we discussed the upcoming even