Recorded March 6, 2021 A photographic introduction to the basics principles and ethos of (rural) permaculture with Certified Permaculture Designer, Laura Marie Neubert. She will explore the ways in which to apply permaculture productively, sustainably, and beautifully to urban gardens of all shapes and sizes—from tiny patio and balcony gardens, to front yard and boulevard gardens. Topics covered include: - no-dig raised and container beds - in-bed worm composting - rainwater management (swales and rain gardens) - mini berry and fruit orchards - re-wilding with native edibles - increasing biodiversity - capturing and storing energy - guild planting - garden to table menu planning and more! For more information about our upcoming programs, visit westvanlibrary.ca.

Plentiful tomato harvests with the power of heat sinks, in episode 7 of our Urban Permaculture video series.

In episode 6 of our Urban Permaculture series, Frank learns about the simple beauty of herb spirals.

Frank Giustra learns how to follow nature's example with in situ worm composting. Learn more from Laura at https://www.upfrontandbeautiful.com/post/in-situ-worm-composting

Frank Giustra learns about using organic compost to start seedlings indoors. Read more at Upfront & Beautiful: https://www.upfrontandbeautiful.com/post/the-beautiful-dirt-on-soil And don't forget to join the Million Gardens Movement: https://modernfarmer.com/million-gardens-movement/join-the-million-gardens-movement/

Modern Farmer founder Frank Giustra gets a lesson from permaculture expert Laura Marie Neubert on dwarf fruit trees. The third in our video series on urban permaculture. You can find more information on Tiny Orchards & Potted Fruit Trees, at Upfront & Beautiful: https://www.upfrontandbeautiful.com/post/tiny-orchards-potted-fruit-trees And don't forget to join the Million Gardens Movement at http://milliongardensmovement.org

Modern Farmer founder Frank Giustra gets a lesson from permaculture expert Laura Marie Neubert on "No Dig" beds. The second in our video series on urban permaculture. You can find more information on "No Dig" beds, including helpful tips, at Upfront & Beautiful: https://www.upfrontandbeautiful.com/post/no-dig-garden-beds-and-containers And don't forget to join the Million Gardens Movement at http://milliongardensmovement.org

Modern Farmer founder Frank Giustra gets a lesson from permaculture expert Laura Marie Neubert. The first in a series of permaculture videos from the Million Gardens Movement. For more on permaculture, read Frank's latest letter, The Art of Urban Permaculture: https://modernfarmer.com/2020/10/the-art-of-urban-permaculture/ Join the Million Gardens Movement at http://milliongardensmovement.org