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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

The Breadnut Tree: A Permaculture Powerhouse

Staple food of many cultures, easy to grow, leafcutter ants resistent, high yield🤸

The Breadnut Tree: A Permaculture Powerhouse
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #breadnut, #Costa_Rica, #perennial, #seeds, foodforest-Posted on February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

Kadok: Medicinal, Culinary & Ornamental

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

Kadok: Medicinal, Culinary & Ornamental
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #ethnobotany, #food_security, #home-grown, #medicinalplants, #networking, #perennial, #piper_sarmentosum, foodforest-Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025

Eat It or Build with It. Dendrocalamus Asper Is None Invasive Specie.

Its versatility, sustainability, and nutritional benefits make it an exciting area of study for researchers and food enthusiasts alike.

Eat It or Build with It. Dendrocalamus Asper Is None Invasive Specie.
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #dendrocalamus_asper, #ethnobotany, #fermentation, #medicinalplants, #perennial, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on April 13, 2023April 18, 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

Wedelia: Invasive and Medicinal

Bees and beekeepers love it!

Wedelia: Invasive and Medicinal
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #Arenal, #biodiversity, #medicinalplants, beekeeping, Blessed, COSTARICA, foodforest-Posted on March 6, 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

Permaculture Design Application

when to resort to permaculture design?

Permaculture Design Application
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….

What Is Permaculture Design Good for?
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on February 28, 2023

Role of Snakes

To learn to love snakes…

Role of 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!

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

The “Smartening” of a Landscape

“It is in our powers to culture and to thrive within Smart Landscapes. Will it ever be our mainstream intention?”

The “Smartening” of a Landscape
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged #smart_landscape, Blessed, foodforest, PERMACULTURE-Posted on January 9, 2023February 6, 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,…

Hi Honey I Am Home!…
by Tomas Ninger-Tagged Blessed, El Castillo, Family, foodforest, Medicine, meditation, PERMACULTURE, plants-Posted on January 4, 2023January 7, 2023