Some journeys begin with a suitcase. Ours began with a shovel, a circle of strangers, and a patch of land waiting to become a story. When we arrived in Megalopoli for our Erasmus+ adventure, none of us knew exactly what to expect. But we quickly learned that this was not a training course in the … Read more
Ние сме Силвия и Димитър и нашата обща история започна през 2000 година, когато Лесотехническият университет ни събра. Завършихме специалността Горско стопанство, която ни даде голяма част от разбирането за това как работи Природата. След университета, професионалните ни пътища ни отведоха в Странджа планина– сред едни от най-красивите, стари и вдъхновяващи гори. Там натрупахме ценен … Read more
In our permaculture imagination, we always see a world full of biodiversity, where food and water are abundant and landscapes are resilient. All of this begins with the soil beneath our feet. That is why, together with chitalishte “Mechtalishte,” we decided to share this vision with a broader public on World Soil Day, December 5th, … Read more
In October, I had the opportunity to participate in an Erasmus+ project focused on eco construction on the beautiful greek island of Skiathos. We took the ferry from the city of Volos in the direction of Skiathos. As the ferry carried us toward the island, the sun was just beginning to rise, casting a golden … Read more
I have been interested in eco-construction, gardening, and permaculture design for several years now, and I use every opportunity to gain new knowledge and experience. Moreover, such projects are always about communication with like-minded people — those who live in harmony with nature or are on their way toward it. There is a wonderful European … Read more
This course was about building with natural materials. A natural continuation of the PDC that I had taken earlier. And the place – the beautiful Greek island of Skiathos. It took place in the first half of October and, as in Bulgaria at that time, it started with a lot of rain. That is a … Read more
How do I become a Permaculture Designer? In the following I am going to list the classic pathway to become a Permaculture Designer for all those thinking of starting their exciting new direction in life. Introductory Course Typically, a friend drags you along to some kind of hippie weekend — or at least that’s what … Read more
Is it possible to build a house in 9 days? Yes – if you’re 40 enthusiasts with two experienced teachers and you’re at COB! Even though the house was only 10 sq.m., it had everything necessary for one person to live. But what does a person really need to be happy? Water, air, food, a … Read more
Probably it happened to many of us to receive a notice from a friend or colleague sent to a number of recipients with the text, “…if anyone is interested” and a link to an event or attachment. Rushed by daily obligations that do not let us take a breath, it is often a matter of … Read more
Около Великден имах щастието да преживея практическата част от обучението за горски учител, организирано съвместно от forest school learning inititives UK и приятелите от о – в Крит – горско училище Кариацулес . Най – напред, пътят до острова бе осеян с приключенски емоции, тъй като пътувахме цяла семейна тумба – Ира на 12, Емона … Read more