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The start of the Medicine Wheel Garden. Sheet Mulching is a very basic and important Permaculture skill. Sometimes called “blanket composting”, “no-work” or “no-dig” gardening, it is very representative of Permaculture in terms of modeling Nature. This is the start of the Medicine Wheel Garden. As you see, we are layering the Sheet Mulching right on top of the lawn. No need to dig or pull weeds. They become part of the nutrient base for the new garden. Wilco Way Farm Finca Via Huilco Workshops & Tour/ Talleres y Tur: Earthbag Building—low labor, economical, high seismic resistance, beautiful. Metodo Adobe en Fundo—menos labor, economico, resistencia seismic, bella. Directions below. Direciones below.
1) June 19, 8-12:00, Exchange: worktrade for afternoon, or $10. 19, Junio, 8:00-12:00: Intercambio: trabajo por el tarde, o $10. 2) June 24 8:00-12:00, the same. El mismo. Building Soil Fertility Mejorando Fertilidad de Suelo 1) July 18, Hands-on workshop: building compost; sheet-mulch Exchange: worktrade for afternoon, or Here are some of the fine organizations and people that we recommend and that we work with. A collaboration with Zia Parker of Willow Way Permaculture Katrina Blair of Turtle Lake Refuge and Zita Xavier of Heartwood CoHousing based at Heartwood CoHousing in Bayfield, near Durango WILD FOODS ~ WILD LIFE ~ COMMUNITY In this 100 hour course, we will cover the 72 hour international curriculum which gives participants the Permaculture Design Certificate. This is an entry-level credential into the world of Permaculture. In addition, we will delve into plant wisdom and community building with support of the special expertise of this team. For more information and curriculum topics. Read full article: >> SW COLORADO Permaculture Design Course 
Garden delights! SWOT Analysis of Crawford Bay School- Permaculture Workshop, August, 2011 Strengths Community involvement- enthusiasm Infrastructure in place- energy efficiency Aesthetics, good climate, remoteness Close (central) to ferry-access Strong baseline- pristine Connection to nature Sustainability, art, culture Adult education- multi purpose Perception of school Human resources- passionate people Innocence of children Weaknesses Remote School as centre- red tape Water limited- wells, rainwater, minerals Low population Weak economy Cost of maintenance Road pollution Large initial investment, not replicable in other areas Opportunities Summer use Yellow Dock, Rumex crispus Brief Alterative, anti-inflammatory, antiscorbutic, aperient, antiseptic, astringent, blood tonic, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, laxative, tonic Parts Used Roots Medicinal Properties Though introduced from Europe, yellow dock root was widely used by the Native Americans. This herb was included in the US Pharmacopoeia from 1863-1905. It clears toxincs, moves stagnation, promotes bowel cleansing and bile flow, reduces inflammation, and inhibits the growth of E. coli and staph. Yellow dock helps to free up iron stored in the liver, thus making it more available to the rest of the body. As a tea, it aids in the More postings to come soon. Eco Building and Hands-on Natural Plaster Experience July 10 Gather at the whimsical Jamestown Town Hall to learn about ECOLOGICAL BUILDING including Passive Solar Design Strawbale Construction Building with Natural Materials (including adobe, cob, natural plaster) Cordwood Construction and appropriate technology and energy conservation related to shelters, and apply that knowledge in a village design exercise. Then, go to a wild and funky strawbale home, where we’ll team up for two projects: mixing and applying earthen plaster to create a natural plaster wall and upgrade the home’s rainwwater harvesting system. LEARN WITH YOUR HANDS, Vervain, Verbena, Wild Hyssop Vervain, Verbena, blue hyssop, wild hyssop Verbena hastata
Brief Many herbalists consider vervain to be one of the most useful of medicinal plants to keep on hand. It is recommended for treating over thirty complaints. It is astringent, diaphoretic, antispasmodic. It is useful for treating fevers, ulcers, pleurisy, colds, respiratory inflammation. It is sedative and promotes a feeling of well being. It can calm nausea & vomiting. Used externally it helps heal deep sprains and bruises. Medicinal Properties Native Americans used vervain to treat Echinacea Purpurea Purple Coneflower Echinacea Purpurea, Echinacea Angustifolia Brief Antibacterial, antiviral, immunostimulating, antiseptic, antifungal, antinflammatory Medicinal Properties Several species of Echinacea are native to the American Great Plains. They were the most widely used medicinal plants used by Native Americans. Scientific studies have shown that Echinacea boosts immunity by increasing the body’s production of T-cells and by boosting white blood cells’ abilities to destroy germs. Echinacea is useful for use in treating infections of the respiratory and urinary tract systems. It is commonly used to prevent Blackberry, leaves Blackberry Rubus, many varieties from around the world Rubus fruticosus (a common European variety) Rubus villosus (a common American variety)
Brief Astringent, tonic, helps treat wounds, burns, mouth sores, sore throat, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, menstrual cramps Medicinal Properties There are said to be at least 40 European varieties of Rubus and numerous American varieties. These include many species of blackberry, raspberries, dew berries, cloud berries and thimble berries. Most people are familiar with many of these berries for their eaten fruit which may also be useful in Summer Savory Satureja hortensis (Summer)
Winter Savory Satureja montana (Winter)
Brief The two varieties of savory are cooking herbs with a spicy flavor and smell that is similar to that of thyme. In addition to their use in cooking, they may be used medicinally as a cough remedy and to sooth stomach complaints. Because savory is mild and easily tolerated, it is especially useful for treating these complaints in children. The two varieties of Savory can be used interchangeably Thyme, Garden Thyme Thymus vulgaris, Thyme
Mother of Thyme, Wild Thyme Thymus Serpyllum, mother of thyme
Brief The well known cooking herb, thyme is also a very valuable medicinal herb. Thyme is antiseptic, antifungal, antispasmodic, expectorant, decongestant, astringent, antiparasitic, tonic and carminative. Medicinal/Culinary Properties Thyme is one of the most commonly used cooking herbs. It is used fresh or dried in soups, stews, stuffing, sauces, pickles and to flavor meats, cheeses and vegetables. It also has long been used |
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