Permaculture NOLA

  • Permaculture New Orleans Louisiana
    is a portal for those interested in networking with like minded
    Permaculture designers. We strive to meet the various needs of the gulf
    south's eco-systems and people through grassroots action. We meet periodically for potlucks, idea shares, and classes. You need not have a
    permaculture design certificate to participate.
  • If you would like to receive information about upcoming events e-mail info@permaculturenola.org with "announcements" in the subject line.

Come visit the Green Project's herb sprial.

Fri, 03/26/2010 - 02:49 — admin

Come visit the Green Project's herb sprial.

www.thegreenproject.org   2831
Marais Street  70117

Wetland Restoration as Carbon Sequestration

Mon, 01/04/2010 - 07:31 — admin

A Carbon Sequestration Proposal for the World Based on Reforestation, Improved Ecosystem Management&Increasing Soil Carbon Levels in Farm Soils by Michael Pilarski (Jan 1, 2010)

Sheet mulching in New Orleans

Mon, 10/26/2009 - 10:43 — admin

Siddhartha is a gardener in New Orleans,
 Recently at a compost workshop he showed me pictures of his sheet mulched garden. The process and the products.

If you would like use this technique there is an excellent guide to sheet mulching on-line.
http://www.agroforestry.net/pubs/Sheet_Mulching.html

See images, by clicking read more.

Permaculture for Renters

Mon, 05/18/2009 - 18:27 — admin

Ideas for Working with landlords, Urban farming, Small scale power generation, urban water catchment. http://permacultureforrenters.com/

Meetup Rosepetal Farm

Fri, 03/20/2009 - 15:45 — admin

  • When: Tentatively March 28, 2009 10:00 AM
  • Where: Rosepetal Farm, 76264 S Fitzmorris Rd, Covington, LA 70435

Bayou St.John EarthDay Festival

Thu, 03/19/2009 - 04:45 — admin

"Residents
of New Orleans understand more than anyone the need for environmental
protection," said Anne Rolfes of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, the
group organizing the event.  "We will celebrate the good work of New
Orleans' environmental groups, learn about alternative energy and make
the case for a strong green economy and reduced pollution here in
Louisiana."
The
event features the Coastal Lines of Defense stage, a coalition

NOLA Permaculturlist Profile

Sat, 03/14/2009 - 06:24 — admin

Eli and Derek have had long time love of all things ecological, so when these 24 year olds from Florida  arrived in New Orleans to be school teachers with the Teach for America program in 2008  they wasted no time getting started. They did not let the fact that their back patio was 10 ft by 20 feet and made of concrete stop them from doing some seriously cool things either. Soon they had turned the slab behind their Bayou St.

What is Permaculture?

What is Permaculture?

  1. An ecological science the
    study of nature and natural systems

  2. A design system for self-reliant
    living

  3. Everything is connected to
    everything else

  4. Integration of water, people,
    animals, land, plants, technologies, and community for productive
    and beautiful environments.