There were some rather difficult sites to design and it’s always a marvel to see how permaculture can bring resilience, hope and abundance wherever it’s applied.

People new to Permaculture (in the religious zealot stage) are often very careful to be culturally appropriate when discussing the approach to overseas aid projects. When it comes to their own country though, without saying it in these words, they are basically taking the attitude of “You’re an arsehole and are killing the earth with your f*$#^ing lawn and roses”. They then present an alternative which they would like people to adopt which is about as nuanced as a 3 year old fingerpainting when it comes to aesthetics.

Want people to listen, meet them where they’re at.

This is the era of e-publishing. If you make sure you use observation, get increments of feedback, start small and think big, your venture would work.

Get in touch with Rico, she has been making Japanese permaculture illustrated calendars for years now. She will give you hints for making it a successful project.
How gorgeous and diverse is this Japanese-flavored creativity:

http://www1.parkcity.ne.jp/permaculture/staff/index.html

How gorgeous and diverse are we??

Alexia, it looks like magic, what you have caused on this course.
But its not magic, its just Permaculture, and all we have to do is look closely to see the difference.

Someone could make a fantastic coffee table book from a collection of double-page permaculture plans, all from different cultures, climates, artists, etc. If any permaculture entrepreneur out there does it, let me know and I’ll buy a copy!