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RE: Drought Gardening | Permaculture Solutions to Climate Change (Vlog!)
The climate it is a changin'... I like what you are doing to understand how global changes affect mountainjewel. I have been fascinated by the idea of adapting to the changing climate by changing planting/harvesting cycles and considering plants normally grown in warmer climes maybe drier too. While I hate the idea of just accepting global warming, farmers have traditionally been slow to adapt to change. Perhaps this can be another way that Permaculture leads us.
yes it certainly is! dylan twang and all! i definitely believe this is a way permaculture can lead us. when we look at its two root words: permanent + culture, we realize that its scope is much larger than just growing food, but creating integrated and resilient well designed systems which allow us to prepare for and even thrive in the changing times that are here now and will continue coming! it's really the time to start shifting now! drought tolerant perennial polycultures need to be popping everywhere!!
There is an interesting documentary about this guy who created sustainable green zones in the desert through permaculture. I forgot the name of it but it might be something tht can give you some more ideas. That being said adaptation to the changing climate might be necessary but we also need to start making changes to prevent further damage such as adapting a plant based diet , going green , choosing renewable energy sources ect. if we do not the predictions are dire. It is estimated that if humanity does not go largely plant based in the next 5-7 years 50-60% will become uninhabitable. And don't even get me started on the oceans. And our use of oil and natural gas is the straw that will break the camels back . fact is corporations and politicians are not going to change this , it is up to us the consumers to say no and change things. There is no hero coming either we change as individuals or it all goes to hell ...
I think you're referring to Geoff Lawton's greening the desert. Amazing stuff indeed. Plants beget plants and more water and more life, that's the basics. I agree with changes, but having been vegan for 8 years, It simply isn't the right option for me. Instead hunting wild game and humane animal husbandry.
There really is no way to humanely kill someone who does not want to die. that being said i am aware that not everyone believe that animals have rights. So let us move aways from the animal rights debate for now. Having livestock is not sustainable and causes harm to our planet no matter how they are held . While i do not condone it hunting is really the only option that does not cause damage to the planet if it is done in moderation and with the correct practises. As for permaculture i am trying to see how i can create an urban variation on my small property together with other things like aquaphonics ect. I am working on getting rid of my watercloset and using a composting loo instead ...eventually i want to go fully off grid smack in the middle of the city and show others how to do it too ...
Animals aside, getting rid of WC is a great choice. Although animals will be digesting the humanure. You could convert WC to aquaponi setup ahaha. I think the AP Is a great route.
What a great vision, do it! ,I've heard of folks doing this although zoning and such can be tricky. Do you sprout much? That's a great option for small scale food production.
As far as I know if you install a backyard garden composer, you can legally use it to manage your humanure. The 5 gallons bucket system is a great option for urban settings.
Best of luck in your endeavors, seems like you have big visions. All the best!
i live in the deep south of NC but for some reason my city has really environmentally friendly rules , rainwater collecting allowed , composting allowed , wind turbines allowed ect... as for the humanure done right they will never even know what i am composting lol and i own the house :) it will all take a bit as i am disabled but i believe i putting my money where my big mouth is lol .one step at the time ...
Great to hear it. You have a lot of options then. Day by day you're making the dream a reality.
:)