by Colin Eldridge | Mar 20, 2022 | Herbalism, Permaculture, Wellbeing
In many climates, winter full of precipitation ushers in bright green hillsides dotted with multicolored wildflowers. However, Spring also brings lots of new weeds in our garden and greenhouse. Not all weeds are bad though, in fact most of them have a use. While...
by Colin Eldridge | Jul 1, 2020 | Wellbeing
Our dependence on technology and our separation from the natural world becomes more apparent every day. Therefore taking time to unplug and practice forest bathing has never been more important. But what is Forest Bathing? Here’s a hint – it’s not taking a...
by Colin Eldridge | Jun 12, 2020 | Earth Care
Permaculture is a design science that helps us organize our lives in sensible ways in order to reduce labor and maximize efficiency. The zones of use are helpful design method to achieve that. By placing elements that we use most often closest to where we reside, we...
by Colin Eldridge | Jun 11, 2020 | Earth Care, Gardening
The below article was originally posted on the Sivananda Yoga Farm permaculture blog. You can view the original post here. There are so many benefits of gardening, such as helping combat depression and making you feel more grounded. It’s especially important in the...
by Colin Eldridge | Dec 15, 2018 | Holistic Living, Permaculture, Wellbeing
There is a strong ethical congruence between Yoga and permaculture. Both disciplines are sciences that bolster the philosophy of non-violence, non-greed and right livelihood. Living in positive relationship with everything and everyone around us is the foundation...
