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So sorry the audio is awful I am still learning...😐

Yes! Good point! Thank you for the comment!

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No and I believe hydrogel is discouraged on a permaculture farm due to its synthetic nature - polymers (often petroleum-based), which don’t naturally break down in the soil and can leave microplastic residues. Instead use seaweed powder which in contact with water create natural gel that extend moisture in the soil. Hope this helps!

@@granvisio I'll check that out. About the synthetics....a new class of hydrogels were invented in 2008 and they are "bio-hydrogels". They are biodegradable, some of them are derived from wood, so when they break down--they turn into humus. I was hoping you would you have some suggestions on how to use it strategically. A 55 pound bag of hydrogel powder ($250) is enough to create 1,700 gallons of hydrogel. I was considering creating massive pits 12 feet x 12 feet deep like Geoff does and filling them with gel then covering them back up. We're located in one of the driest deserts in the U.S. and we're trying to create a forest in 400 acres of a parking-lot style climate. There's barely any native vegetation.

@@Anythingforfreedom Thanks for sharing the info. I honestly haven't heard of this and can't provide any advice, but it looks like you're on a good track as long as you carefully check the source of bio hydrogel. I hope you can share your results on the Internet. If you decide to do so please share here where we can find details about your work. I wish you all the best with this ambitious project.

@@granvisio This is for the youtube channel "Sean Overton / Dustups".

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Google Earth Pro Desktop is my number 1 tool because I can measure everything on the land. Once I have measurements I can screenshot the satellite map from Google Earth and use it in other software to draw the design features. I recommend Canva - because it is the easiest to use.

You can use bone char but it requires regular maintenance. You can position the filter between the well pump and your irrigation system. This way, all water used for irrigation will pass through the filter first, ensuring that fluoride is reduced before reaching your plants. Bone char filters require periodic replacement as they become saturated with fluoride and lose their effectiveness.

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Glad it was useful! Good luck with your project!

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Yes! that would be a dream! Thanks for leaving the comment!

Only the Roselle variety but it is suitable to hardiness zones 8-11.

Start with Google Earth Pro Desktop which is free as you can measure everything on your land with ease and plan different features. You can draw basic geometric figures there too. Once you've got all the measurements you can take the satellite image from Google Earth and edit it in other software like Canva or GIMP to draw more complicated shapes. I hope this helps!

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Haha! No! I studied Permaculture on a deep level. Permaculture consists of different agroforestry techniques. I only studied syntropic agriculture very briefly for this specific video. I don't speak Portuguese. Thanks for leaving the comment.

Hi there! Sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately online contour creators will not help I'm afraid. They serve only as a general guide and in some cases as you noticed they may be wildly off. You need to verify the contours on your land by using A-frame which is labor intensive or laser if you can invest in it. I could try to find more detailed topographical maps in your area on geoportals and other online databases and provide some solutions if you're interested in a consulting service.

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Thank you for leaving the comment! I agree with you, but let me expand a little bit. Permaculture emphasizes using native plants whenever possible. As you indicated, native plants are well-adapted to the local climate, soil, and ecosystem, which makes them more resilient, requiring less maintenance, water, and fertilizer. They are also more resistant to local pests and diseases and support native wildlife, providing food and habitat for insects, birds, and other animals. However, Bill Mollison, the co-founder of permaculture, believed that while native plants are essential, we shouldn't restrict ourselves exclusively to them. He advocated for experimenting with plants from other continents that can thrive in similar climates, especially if they offer unique benefits like food, medicine, or other resources. Mollison saw the potential for building more resilient and productive ecosystems by integrating plants from similar climates, even if they're not native to the area. However, Mollison also stressed careful selection and observation when integrating non-native species. He believed they should be non-invasive and beneficial to the local ecosystem, avoiding species that might disrupt native biodiversity or harm local habitats.

@@granvisio I know I know, and I'm totally in agreement with you. The thing is I've noticed that the founders of many of these ecological horticultural movements emphasize the importance of native plants... but in the realization of these ideals around the world, their followers seem to have a blind spot concerning indigeneity. It is strange. I think both syntropic and permaculture adherents often ignore it. Not all, but distressingly many. This is especially bad where I live and may be different in other areas of the world. Its terribly ironic as we have a flora that is one of the most diverse in the world, second only to the Amazon rain forest, namely the Cape Flora, Cape Floral Kingdom, Fynbos, Renosterveld, Strandveld, Afromontaine forest, marshland and a raft of subtypes. I ask myself why this is so, why the adherents of movements miss so much of this message ? I am left with no other option than to blame the founders for not being clear enough on this issue. Why are permaculturists in my city all building herb spirals and not getting the indigenous part of the message ? In another way I suppose its like trying to compare Christians to Christ himself. They are going to fall short badly as they are just ordinary humans. The thing is when it comes to ecology the dictum should not be 'judge not' but we should rather shout as loudly as possible that natives are absolutely necessary. Personally I lose no opportunity to make a noise about it. Its the only way some people will be woken up, by clanging symbals, trumpets and drums.

@@carolinekloppert5177 I see...thank you for sharing this and I hope that many people will reflect on your comment.

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That makes sense! Thanks for pointing it out! - We've came to this conclusion down in the comments about the math problem 😆

Hi there! Thank you for your comment. Here are some excellent free resources to get you started: 1. Oregon State University's Intro to Permaculture: workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/free-introduction-to-permaculture This free course covers the basics of permaculture and is a good starting point for beginners. Websites and Blogs 3. Permaculture Research Institute: www.permaculturenews.org/ Offers a wealth of articles, videos, and resources on various permaculture topics. 4. Permies.com: A community-driven site with forums, articles, and videos on permaculture and sustainable living. 5. Permaculture Principles: permacultureprinciples.com/ Offers free downloadable guides and resources on permaculture design principles. If you would like a personalized guide, consider joining our paid membership program at join.granvisio.com/. With this membership, you'll gain exclusive access to our Discord community, where you can get your questions answered daily. Prices start at €10 a month. Additionally, in Premium tier you can benefit from webinars and Q&A sessions that dive deep into permaculture design methods and practical tips. This interactive environment will empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to successfully apply permaculture to your area. Let me know if you have any questions!

I'm sorry that this is your impression from the video, but I haven't stated that the two are incompatible. In fact I encouraged to rely on permaculture strategies in combination with syntropic farming especially in Mediterranean and arid climates, because good water management practices are so crucial in these climates. I have nothing against syntropic farming. It's a wonderful approach. I've just seen people missing out going straight for row plantation according to syntropic farming forgetting how they will get water to the site with the least amount of effort (in Permaculture you don't plant until all water systems are in place). In climates where it pours constantly this is not a big issue.

@@granvisio apologies if I seemed to imply that I thought they were incompatible, I was just curious of ways that the two methods might be combined to get even better results. Thank you for explaining more details, I think I better understand now

@@Kavukamari No apologies needed. These topics are complicated and it's difficult to relay all the information in a short video. That's why I am grateful for the comments and questions. If you have more, please don't hesitate to ask.

Yep and it's totally okay. In Permaculture people sometimes till the ground too or use Yeomans plow, which is non-invasive kind of ploughing, but the most important thing is in later stages of site development the rich, fluffy tops soil is developed. I wish the conventional farmers will wake up one day and see what they are missing out.

@@granvisio Its because both are labor intensive in comparison to monoculture. But permaculture and syntropic (agriforestation) are the future.

You're welcome! Thanks a lot for posting the comment and for watching!

Hi Filip! Thank you for the comment and sharing your experience. My intention wasn't to portray syntropic farming as a competitor to permaculture. In fact, I encouraged to combine the two systems especially if people live outside the tropics. I view Permaculture's water management strategies as unbeatable very first step to developing a site. This requires people to be super patient as they are keen to plant the trees straight away. While establishing syntropic food forest alone could work on sites where water is scarce, it sometimes may require so much more effort to keep the plants alive or bring the water in a complicated and costly way. Permaculture could fix these issues right from the beginning. That's why you don't see syntropic farming cases in deserts, but you see permaculture food forests in deserts. It doesn't mean syntropic farming is worse than Permaculture. I said both are wonderful systems, restoring the soil's health, increasing biodiversity and so much more. But we have to be realistic on sites where the conditions are harsh.

Are you familiar with agroecology? The scientific practice with immanent political ties to the food sovereignty and territoriality movements of indigenous and peasant groups? That's where it's at. As a Brazilian id be curious if you knew given the inspiring role agroecology has played in Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra; MST, as an anglophone who hasn't learned too much my knowledge is sparse. Anyways agroecology is better scientifically and because it doesn't repress it's revolutionary desires or take the capitalist land relations that are so violently forced on people who live in the periphery as a given, like permaculture does.