PINAcast: Permaculture Institute of North America Podcast
Published by Permaculture Institute
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The PINAcast brings together conversations from Some of the top thought leaders in the Permaculture space. Hear how they got started and created a career out of Permaculture. Learn how to bring Permaculture to the masses, or simply learn more about the history of the Permaculture movement. Get inspired to make positive changes in the world you live in!!
Ben Caesar of Fiddlehead Nursery (Ontario) champions perennial vegetables through hands-on demonstration, workshops, and outreach. He highlights common yet underutilized edible perennials—like hostas, soup greens (fuki, Turkish rocket), Egyptian onions, and seedless sorrel—while making them accessible by discussing cultivation, nutrient density, and seasonal benefits. He emphasizes spring “hunger‑gap” yields, low-maintenance ground covers, and ecological resilience. Ben also shows multiple culinary uses—tempura, salads, sauces—and engages people via tasting garden tours, social media, books, and propagation workshops. His approach is practical, informative, and inspiring for anyone wanting a productive, sustainable, and diverse edible landscape.
In today's PINA Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Mike Callicrate to the livestream as we cover; --A Life in Ranching --How Large Food Corporations Kill Small Farms --Local Food Hubs for Local People --The Role of the Rancher in a Sustainable Future and more! This event was brought to you by PINA. To learn about the benefits of becoming a member here: pina.in/membership www.MikeCallicrate.com
In today's PINA Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Ethan Tapper to the livestream as we cover; --A New Land Ethic for the Modern World --Wolf Trees --To Love and Kill a Tree --The Ecology of Forests and Care and more! This event was brought to you by PINA. To learn about the benefits of becoming a member here: pina.in/membership www.EthanTapper.com
In today's PINA Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Jane Hayes to the livestream as we cover; --Co-designing with a wide range of community members and other partners --Collaborating with municipalities and regional government --Integrating with networks for broader impact – daycares, farmers, growers, markets, regional food councils --Contributing to planned communities with developer funding --Engaging permaculture with institutions – universities, hospitals and colleges, schools --Testing design ideas, and scaling innovative projects and programs that work and more! This event was brought to you by PINA. To learn about the benefits of becoming a member here: pina.in/membership www.GardenJane.com
Permaculture Designer Warren Brush will join us to discuss Permaculture's place in International Aid Work and how you can get involved. We'll go over: A Journey Through a Career in PC Helping the Most Vulnerable People in the World How Permaculture Design Has a Seat At the Table The Multi-Billion Dollar Aid World And more! This discussion promises to be filled with inspiration, education, and action.
Join us as we welcome Kelpie Wilson, biochar expert, joining us to talk all things BIOCHAR. We'll cover: Biochar in the Garden The History of Biochar in Landscapes Drinking Water Toxic Remediation And more! Website https://wilsonbiochar.com/
In this episode we welcome Don Hall as we go over: Transformation in Nature Expansion As a Pattern Wholeness Expressed Balance in All Efforts Check out Don's Website: https://evolutionarychange.org/
In this episode we welcome Harry Greene as we cover: Planning an Agroforestry System Large Scale Tree Plantings Land Technology At Scale Cost and Profit Timelines And more! Website https://www.propagateag.com/
In this episode, we are blessed to talk with Eric Toensmeier . Join us as we discuss: --Writing Edible Forest Gardens Vol I and II --Perennial Vegetables for North America --Carbon Farming Solutions --Creating a Paradise on a Small Urban Lot --And more! Support your own permaculture journey and join PINA today at: PINA.in Eric's site: https://www.perennialsolutions.org/
In this episode, we are blessed to talk with Greg Peterson . Join us as we discuss: -Greg’s PC History -Media and Communications Diploma -Tree Programs for Starting PC Orgs And more! Support your own permaculture journey and join PINA today at: PINA.in Greg's site: https://www.urbanfarm.org/
Biogas is a great way to deal with your home sewage waste and produce energy at the same time. In this episode, Kathy Puffer of Biogaseducation.com shares how you can easily get started with biogas at your home and garden.
Learning Objectives What is Permaganic Certification? Who supports Permaganic Authentication? Why and how to get certified? Permaculture Homestead and Farmer Partnerships Website https://www.greatriversandlakes.org/about/ Email: omvalleypermaculture@gmail.com
Curious about water in the Landscape? Check out this episode with 3 of North America's top water experts. In this episode we'll dive into: The 4th Phase of Water Water Focused Ecosystem Repair The New Physics of Fluid Dynamics Living and Structured Water Give it a listen today.
—Ancient ecological wisdom of the ancestors —Myth and story as vehicles for ecological alignment —Traditional Folk magic as a repository for ecological stewardship —All peoples come from place based ecological traditions and why that matters —Why this reconnection is vital for a thriving earth
In today's panel discussion we are thrilled to be able to speak to Michael Judd and Lee Reich PhD, as we discuss: -How to start a weed free garden -Lee's Top 10 Uncommon Fruits -Michael's Top 10 Uncommon Fruits -What is a Farmden? and more! If you like this material be sure to sign up as a supporting member at pina.in/membership-landing-page/ Learn more about PINA at pina.in
In today's Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Rick Taylor to the livestream as we cover; -The 3 Pillars of Ecosystem Services -BOND: A Carbon App -Real-Time Emissions and Sequestration Monitoring -Greenwashing the Future and more! This event was brought to you by PINA. To learn about the benefits of becoming a member here: pina.in/membership
In today's panel discussion we are thrilled to be able to speak to Erkki Pöytäniemi, Susan Hessel, and Rhonda Baird as we discuss: -What is Sociocracy and what roles can it play in Permaculture -How circles work within circles -Ecosystem-based governance -The power of sociocracy within organizations and more! If you like this material be sure to sign up as a supporting member at pina.in/membership-landing-page/ Learn more about PINA at pina.in
In today's Masterclass we are thrilled to welcome Marisha Auerbach to the livestream as we cover; -Invest in Place and Community -Bioregional vs Global -Building Deep Social Roots -Bioregional Food and more! Support the PINA, become a member, and get yourself some benefits over at PINA.in
