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Greening the Desert II – Greening the Middle East (2009) 720pIntroduction to Permaculture Design (2009)Based on the 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate Course as devised by Bill Mollison,join Geoff Lawton as he takes you into the world of Permaculture Design and introduces youto a new way of looking at the world. Learn how to apply your design skills by observing,analyzing and harmonizing with the patterns of Nature. Discover the theory and then see theexamples in action in this unique DVD. Essential information for anyone interested inlearning more about Permaculture and how they can apply it in their daily lives to createsustainable abundance.Whats on the DVD?Permaculture EthicsConcepts and Themes in DesignMethods of DesignDesign through Observation and AnalysisZone PlanningSector AnalysisPatternsClimateTreesSoilEarthworksAquacultureCommunity StrategiesOver 80 minutes of instructional and engaging information by one of the world’s bestPermaculture teachers. Since 1983, Geoff Lawton has undertaken thousands of jobsconsulting, designing, teaching and implementing Permaculture in more than thirty differentcountries around the world.Harvesting Water the Permaculture Way (2009)Join Geoff Lawton as he designs and builds a dam and swale system on a client’s small acrefarm. Every detail is covered as we watch Geoff and his students build a water harvestingsystem using the design principles of Permaculture.What�s on the DVD?From the producers of “Greening the Desert” comes over 60 minutes of instructionalinformation, featuring Geoff Lawton consultation to build a dam and swale system on aclient’s small acre farm. It’s like being there with him. We see problems arise and witnessthe solutions that Geoff devises to maximise 100% water retention on the property.You will learn and understand many advanced concepts:Inspecting at the site with GeoffSurveying and understanding contours and problem areasPlanning the site using laser and dumpy levelsConnecting swales to maximise Water HarvestingBriefing excavator drivers and what to look forClearing the site, subsoils and problem areasEstablishing the dam keyways, waterline level and freeboardBuilding the dam and how not to collapse itSpillways and diversion channelsand much moreEstablishing a Food Forest the Permaculture Way (2008)Join Geoff Lawton on a Permaculture adventure as he demonstrates how to grow a food forestfrom start to finish. Over 90 minutes of quality information to get you on the right trackin creating your own garden of Eden.We start with a 20 minute Permaculture Classroom as Geoff explains the patterns of a FoodForest and the essential principles of “time stacking” your garden with the right mix ofsupport species that feed and protect your fledgling fruit trees into maturity. We thenjoin Geoff in the field as he puts the theory into action, planting the seeds and watchingthe system grow.We end up at Tagari Farm – established by Permaculture founding father, Bill Mollision -which was abandoned years ago, but planted according to Permaculture design principles.Would this Food Foest survive on its own? You’ll be surprised.Elements covered in the DVD include:Forest fundamentalsLegumesChop and DropPestsFungiUsing ChickensWeedsNurseryKitchen gardensSwalesHardwoodMature systemsand much more…Bonus features include:30 Year Old Food Forest300 Year Old Food Forest2000 Year Old Food Forest