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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.

Beyond the Souvenir Economy: Rethinking Tourism in El Castillo
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.”

Celebrating the Network’s First Achievement
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.

Connect in Arenal, Costa Rica 2025 : “Pollinating Knowledge – Cultivating Future”
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #EducaciónConsciente, #FestivalMadreTierra, #PolinizandoSaberes, #TransformaciónColectiva-Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

Roots That Reach Out: How Gardens Quietly Feed the Community

We’re excited to feature a guest post by Larry Waters, the founder of Sow Sustainability. Sow Sustainability was created by Larry Waters to connect home and community gardeners to horticulture experts.

Roots That Reach Out: How Gardens Quietly Feed the Community
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #decentralization-Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 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.

Unstoppable Growth: Cultivating Dreams, Community & Life
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by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #Costa_Rica, #decentralization, #empower, ELCASTILLO-Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

The Green Thread: Bitters, Psychedelics, and the Path to Permaculture Wisdom

It is a story as old as humanity, yet more vital today than ever before.

The Green Thread: Bitters, Psychedelics, and the Path to Permaculture Wisdom
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #Collective_unconscious, #decentralization, #ethnobotany, #Psychedelics, #symbiosis, PERMACULTURE-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.

Pronoia & Permaculture Design: Letting Life Work With You
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #decentralization, #networking, #symbiosis, Blessed, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 26, 2025March 1, 2025

5 Surprising Permaculture Design Myths Still Holding You Back in 2025

What’s holding you back in 2025?😲

5 Surprising Permaculture Design Myths Still Holding You Back in 2025
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #biodiversity, #community, #decentralization, #networking, #repair, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 15, 2025February 16, 2025

Turning Waste into Gold: The Untapped Potential of Urine as a Fertilizer in Permaculture

Urine is a powerhouse fertilizer, and it’s time we break the taboo and start seeing it for what it truly is—a valuable, readily available, and sustainable resource.

Turning Waste into Gold: The Untapped Potential of Urine as a Fertilizer in Permaculture
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #empower, #peeponics, #sustainable, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

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.

Why to Organize a Permaculture Network?
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

Permaculture Network Outcomes

Permaculture networks can have various outcomes depending on their goals and focus areas. Here are some examples of potential outcomes: Increased access to locally-grown food: Permaculture networks often focus on…

Permaculture Network Outcomes
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #home-grown, #networking, #perennial, #repair, #sustainable, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on April 9, 2023April 9, 2023

Permaculture Is to Replace What?

Unsustainable practices have significant negative impacts on the environment, human health, and social and economic systems.

Permaculture Is to Replace What?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #ethnobotany, #meaningful, #networking, #perennial, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Permaculture & Collective Unconscious

Permaculture and collective unconscious intersect through the emphasis on interconnectedness…

Permaculture & Collective Unconscious
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #CGJung, #Collective_unconscious, #community, #decentralization, #Mollison, #Psychedelics, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 23, 2023March 23, 2023

Permaculture & Meaningfulness

When we work together in this way, we create a sense of shared purpose and meaning that is deeply fulfilling.

Permaculture & Meaningfulness
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #emotions, #empower, #meaningful, #networking, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Costa Rica Celebrates Permaculture

International Permaculture Day is a significant event in Costa Rica

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

What Will You Celebrate The First Sunday of May?

mimic the patterns and relationships found in natural ecosystems

What Will You Celebrate The First Sunday of May?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #networking, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 5, 2023

Why Should I Care Whether There Is a Forest If I Don’t Live in It?

forests provide important ecosystem services that are essential for human well-being

Why Should I Care Whether There Is a Forest If I Don’t Live in It?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #ecological_succession, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 5, 2023

Ancestors Used Permaculture Principles

…up untill ww1 all agriculture was organic

Ancestors Used Permaculture Principles
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #decentralization, #networking, #smart_landscape, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on March 3, 2023

Three Reasons Why Permaculture Is Decentralized

Here are three reasons why permaculture is decentralized:

Three Reasons Why Permaculture Is Decentralized
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #community, #decentralization, #networking, COSTARICA, PERMACULTURE, PURAVIDA-Posted on March 2, 2023