Beyond the Souvenir Economy: Rethinking Tourism in El Castillo

El Castillo is more than a stopover. Discover how local permaculture experiences are reshaping tourism into something meaningful, sustainable, and soulful.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization-Posted on April 25, 2025

Celebrating the Network’s First Achievement

“The path eventually meets the river, where nature speaks in louder tones.”

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #ElCastillo, #networking, foodforest-Posted on April 19, 2025

Connect in Arenal, Costa Rica 2025 : “Pollinating Knowledge – Cultivating Future”

The 5th edition of the Madre Tierra Festival Internacional Itinerante is coming to the beautiful regions of Lago Arenal and Monteverde in Costa Rica from April 20th to 26th, 2025.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #EducaciónConsciente, #FestivalMadreTierra, #PolinizandoSaberes, #TransformaciónColectiva-Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Unstoppable Growth: Cultivating Dreams, Community & Life

Whether you’re new to the network or a long-time member, the gathering promises to be another enriching experience.

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by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #empower, ELCASTILLO-Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Science Behind Gavilana: Traditional Medicine from El Castillo

Neurolaena lobata has a long history of use as a powerful antiparasitic agent, supported by both traditional knowledge and emerging scientific research.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #Costa_Rica, #ethnobotany #gavilana #herbs, ELCASTILLO-Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025

Pronoia & Permaculture Design: Letting Life Work With You

It isn’t about reinventing the wheel—it’s about noticing the wheels already spinning.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #decentralization, #networking, #symbiosis, Blessed, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 26, 2025March 1, 2025

Kadok: Medicinal, Culinary & Ornamental

…where it is valued for its unique taste and health benefits.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #ethnobotany, #food_security, #home-grown, #medicinalplants, #networking, #perennial, #piper_sarmentosum, foodforest-Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025

The Illusion of Plenty: Why the Tourist Economy is Not Food Secure

Relying solely on tourism can lead to seasonal fluctuations, vulnerability to external factors, increased dependence on imported foods, and shifts in land use that threaten traditional agriculture.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #Costa_Rica, #food_security, #tourism, PERMACULTURE-Posted on August 13, 2023August 13, 2023

Why to Organize a Permaculture Network?

Organizing a permaculture network can have many benefits for individuals and communities interested in sustainable agriculture and ecological design.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #biodiversity, #Collective_unconscious, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #empower, #ethnobotany, #International-Permaculture-Day, #meaningful, #networking, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on May 8, 2023May 8, 2023

#6 Is Way Cool

Lesser-Known Aspects of Kimchi

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Costa_Rica, #fermentation, #kimchi, #sustainable, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Is Being Sustainable Same As Voting for Peace?

Therefore, promoting sustainability is an important way to prevent conflicts and promote peace.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Costa_Rica, #peace, PERMACULTURE, sustainability-Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Wedelia: Invasive and Medicinal

Bees and beekeepers love it!

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #biodiversity, #medicinalplants, beekeeping, Blessed, COSTARICA, foodforest-Posted on March 6, 2023

Costa Rica Celebrates Permaculture

International Permaculture Day is a significant event in Costa Rica

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #decentralization, COSTARICA, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on March 5, 2023March 5, 2023

Three Reasons Why Permaculture Is Decentralized

Here are three reasons why permaculture is decentralized:

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #decentralization, #networking, COSTARICA, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on March 2, 2023

Permaculture Network Explained

The permaculture network is a decentralized and self-organizing system that operates at local, regional, and global scales.

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #networking, COSTARICA, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on February 28, 2023

Permaculture in Costa Rica

Costa Rica and Permaculture

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #smart_landscape, COSTARICA, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on February 28, 2023

Permaculture Design Application

when to resort to permaculture design?

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #ecological_succession, COSTARICA, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 28, 2023March 3, 2023

What Is Permaculture Design Good for?

permaculture design as a means of community building….

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 28, 2023

Role of Snakes

To learn to love snakes…

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged COSTARICA, foodforest, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

La Muricata Farm Tour

DESCUBRE EL SABOR DE COSTA RICA A TRAVEZ DE SUS FRUTOS Y PLANTAS CON UNA HERMOSA VISTA DEL LAGO ARENAL!

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, COSTARICA, foodforest, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Backyard Paradise

While in El Castillo don’t miss on this short trail, behind the socker field…. It’s a sample of how would the ecosystem look like if left untouched…. Besides that the…

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #smart_landscape, COSTARICA, El Castillo-Posted on January 19, 2023January 24, 2023

Hi Honey I Am Home!…

…. said the bee entering the hive. Bees love honey, so do very many other creatures, small and big, humans included. The relationship between humans and bees is ancient. Humans,…

by Tomas Ninger-Tagged Blessed, El Castillo, Family, foodforest, Medicine, meditation, PERMACULTURE, plants-Posted on January 4, 2023January 7, 2023