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Desertification TALK
There is something big happening in southern Europe that is not getting enough air time and I believe it requires our attention. Check out my presentation on desertification at Danyadara to find out more. Just add your email and you get a link the… Continue Reading “Desertification TALK”
Rainy Season Ending Final Push: Suryalila Retreat Center project Update: Southern Spain
When I showed up again at Suryalila on April 20th, 2017 I had just finished a one month stint of being on the road in Portugal and felt refreshed to be back there in Southern Andulusia. To my surprise the landscape had already taken… Continue Reading “Rainy Season Ending Final Push: Suryalila Retreat Center project Update: Southern Spain”
Danyadara: Suryalila Permaculture Association
No time to do many updates as spring planting of the veg gardens and taking care of the nearly 1000 trees planted this winter keeps me quite busy. But here is a short video of the main project i am working on these days… Continue Reading “Danyadara: Suryalila Permaculture Association”
On the Road: Fair Share Consulting/ Implementation with Past students/ Past Projects
check in on past students and projects and being open to the future After finishing the two week PDC at Suryalila Retreat Center in Andalusia spain and then a weeks worth of implementation work, I headed off for a short break to Grenada to… Continue Reading “On the Road: Fair Share Consulting/ Implementation with Past students/ Past Projects”
Past Course Blog: PDC at Suryalila, Feb/ March 2017 in Andalusia, Spain
Here is the course blog from the amazing journey that was Suryalila Retreat Centre with an eclectic group and an amazing dynamic trio of teachers with Itai Goldman and Ja Cobo. Thanks so much to all of you for the learning process and the… Continue Reading “Past Course Blog: PDC at Suryalila, Feb/ March 2017 in Andalusia, Spain”
Treasure Lake/ Forest Blog: 16+ years of on and off management
After 16 years you notice the change. Yes 16 plus years of on and off management of the forest at my families land, better known inside our circle as the lake, and outwardly as Treasure Lake. My family has owned the property since late… Continue Reading “Treasure Lake/ Forest Blog: 16+ years of on and off management”
Course Recap: 10 day Earthworks and Food Forest. Southern Spain, December 2016
The end of 2016 brought to me an opportunity to lead ten students on a ten day journey of earthworks and food forests. It progressed the students knowledge and skills immensely as well the host site Suryalila Retreat Centre goals. In the end we… Continue Reading “Course Recap: 10 day Earthworks and Food Forest. Southern Spain, December 2016”
Christmas tree planting, 2016 South Spain
Today marks the day where the sun goes northward in the sky and its angle gets higher in the sky; the light of father sun is born! To honor this day we planted trees, about 70 of them with a dedicated crew. A crew… Continue Reading “Christmas tree planting, 2016 South Spain”
Project Update: Suryalila, South Spain, Reforestation Beginnings
One of the most striking things I took from Brad Lancaster’s book and workshop, was a quote from Mr. Phiri, the Zimbabwean land regenerator he sites in his intro. My Phiri said, “You got to plant the water before you plants the trees.” This… Continue Reading “Project Update: Suryalila, South Spain, Reforestation Beginnings”
Managing the Forest Holistically
Well when I am back stateside i don’t garden so much, more of a forester. This article is the main thing I have been up to and planning next steps for in Northern Kentucky. Its a 40 acre forest garden, but native broad acre… Continue Reading “Managing the Forest Holistically”
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Our Food Forest Startup
Mission: The creation of an integrated Permaculture growing space that facilitates a multitude of yields over time leveraging our splendid sandy loam soil and past developments. Honestly, I don’t know what to call it because it’s so many things; A Permaculture Garden, Food Forest,…
2023 Beginnings: Permaculture January Farm Happenings
Here at the Farm at Treasure Lake, the TreeYo Permaculture headquarters stationed in Northern Kentucky, lots is going on despite it being winter. First, what is not going on this year is maple syrup tapping, which usually happens right around this time. I still…
Native Plant Sale Sunday September 25th
We open our nursery doors to bring you native edibles, pollinator plants, and beautiful specimens. Native Plant Sale at Treasure Lake | Facebook
Maple season has begun!
It’s that time again here on the southern range of the sugar maple trees. 🍁 🍁 🍁 We start early for sure because the rollercoaster of temperatures is quite extreme here in the Ohio River valley. I thought about waiting because of an intense…
Edible Landscaping Portfolio
As stated in the last blog post, we started an edible landscaping company in 2021. We have amassed the pictures into a portfolio page with descriptions. It’s been great to work in so many different parts of the tri-state and beyond but still in…