DIY Super-Clean Composting Toilet System

Completely Minimize the Odors…! After doing much of the same research that many of you have probably done, and after working with a half-dozen different systems (some top name over-the-counter), we always ran into something that made the process either disgusting or problematic. As we solved these challenges one at a time, we developed a …

Building of Permaculture Earth-Shelter Cabin

Picture Summary: Clay-slip Straw Cabin Build The cabin is available for overnight stays through our HipCamp listing. Enjoy the cabin and visit this Midwest Permaculture design site at CSC in Stelle, IL. Tours available. Our First Cabin is Done – Completed 2020 We guided the design and construction of the first of several cabins on […]

Bending Oak Permaculture Farm, Design-Element Permaculture Posters

We recently visited a long-term project of ours, Bending Oak Permaculture farm in Youngstown, Ohio. We have been designing and implementing for this demonstrative site for over seven years, and to see it transform from a plot of barren land into an abundant, regenerative ecosystem has been incredibly rewarding. To help share what we are […]

Living Woven-Willow Brush Fence

Another Experiment at Midwest Permaculture How one can attractively store woody brush to give it time to break down. Hello permaculture friends. We wanted to give something a try. We have not seen this exact design in the literature or on YouTube (although it certainly could be out there) but the idea is to use […]