Onwards in 2014
The Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast prepares itself for possible weather changes to ensure the best disaster management for ourselves and the property.
Tagged: sustainability
Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2014
Tom and Zaia Kendall from the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast wish everyone a merry Christmas and a wonderful 2014!
Revamping the old well
Tom Kendall from the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast talks about revamping an old water well on the Permaculture Demonstration site “Maungaraeeda”, so it can be used again to pump water into the swimming dam.
Goat Management video
Tom Kendall from the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast talks about how he is managing his goats and erosion caused by them.
Tom Kendall: Water management
Tom Kendall on Water Management at the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast.
Tom Kendall: Systems for improving soil fertility at Maungaraeeda
Tom Kendall discusses the systems in place to improve the poor quality soil at Maungaraeeda, home of the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast. He also mentions future plans and improvements.
Tom’s Journey into Permaculture
An Interview with Tom Kendall of the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast, about how he got to where he is now and some of the learnings on the way. His journey from a Biodynamic property of 2500 hectares in Western Australia to a 12 hectare Permaculture property in Queensland. He also discusses what Permaculture and self reliance mean to him.
Gluten Free Carob Arrowroot cake
Recipe for an Arrowroot based cake, with fresh arrowroot bulbs harvested from our Permaculture garden used instead of flour. This recipe uses Carob and dates, but other flavouring can be used as well.
Grey water grease trap
This article describes the process of making a grey water compost worm grease trap at the Permaculture Research Institute Sunshine Coast.
The compost toilet outhouse
Building an outhouse with a compost toilet and bench seat on our Permaculture property, with a view over the Permaculture kitchen garden.
Permaculture Design Certificate at PRI Sunshine Coast
Link to an article written by a recent student about the Permaculture Design Certificate course he did with us from 23 June to 5 July.
Biogas project Update
Biogas project: Concreting the dome roof of the biodigester.
