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Is your soil acidic, neutral or alkaline? 🌱This week, we're exploring pH - a simple pH test can reveal a lot about the c...
26/06/2026

Is your soil acidic, neutral or alkaline? 🌱

This week, we're exploring pH - a simple pH test can reveal a lot about the conditions plants are growing in and help explain why some thrive while others struggle.

And you don't need a lab to do this...! Garden centre pH strips, aquarium test kits and simple soil testing kits can all help you start exploring what's happening beneath the surface.

But pH is only part of the story. Healthy soil isn't just chemistry – it's a living system shaped by roots, fungi, insects, organic matter and water.

Have you ever tested the pH of your soil? What did you discover?

Bring your results, observations and questions to our online Soil Clinic on 7 July.

Book now: https://buff.ly/AO1TUfH

🌏 International Permaculture Convergence 2026: ThailandFrom 6–15 November 2026, permaculture practitioners, growers, edu...
24/06/2026

🌏 International Permaculture Convergence 2026: Thailand

From 6–15 November 2026, permaculture practitioners, growers, educators, designers and community organisers from around the world will gather in Thailand for IPC16 – the 16th International Permaculture Convergence.

Held across two locations, the event combines a conference, convergence and a range of pre- and post-event activities. You can expect keynote talks, workshops, skill-sharing, cultural exchange and plenty of opportunities to connect with people applying permaculture in many different landscapes, cultures and contexts.

This year's theme is 'Beyond Sustainability – Many Paths', and explores the many ways people are creating resilient and regenerative futures around the world.

Want to experience the global permaculture movement firsthand? This could be a unique opportunity to learn, connect and share what you're doing with an international community.

📍 Thailand
📅 7–15 November 2026

Find out more and register your interest: 🌏 International Permaculture Convergence 2026: Thailand

From 6–15 November 2026, permaculture practitioners, growers, educators, designers and community organisers from around the world will gather in Thailand for IPC16 – the 16th International Permaculture Convergence.

Held across two locations, the event combines a conference, convergence and a range of pre- and post-event activities. You can expect keynote talks, workshops, skill-sharing, cultural exchange and plenty of opportunities to connect with people applying permaculture in many different landscapes, cultures and contexts.

This year's theme is 'Beyond Sustainability – Many Paths', and explores the many ways people are creating resilient and regenerative futures around the world.

Want to experience the global permaculture movement firsthand? This could be a unique opportunity to learn, connect and share what you're doing with an international community.

📍 Thailand
📅 6-15 November 2026

Find out more and register your interest: https://buff.ly/Jlge0Um

Thai Permaculture

Time to get your hands dirty 🙌 Soil scientists call this a texture test.It's a simple way of exploring the balance of sa...
23/06/2026

Time to get your hands dirty 🙌

Soil scientists call this a texture test.

It's a simple way of exploring the balance of sand, silt and clay in your soil using nothing more than your hands.

Different soil types hold water, nutrients and air in different ways, so understanding texture can help explain why some areas grow differently from others.

Have you tried this before?

Follow the link to book on and bring your findings to our online Community Soil Clinic on Tue 7 July: https://buff.ly/AO1TUfH

You don’t need specialist equipment to start exploring soil health.This simple jar test can help you notice differences ...
18/06/2026

You don’t need specialist equipment to start exploring soil health.

This simple jar test can help you notice differences in texture and composition by separating soil into layers over time.

It’s not a definitive test, but it’s a great way to begin observing the living systems beneath your feet.

If you try this at home, we’d love to see your results 🌱

WE WANT YOUR SOIL STORIES 🪱 We’re looking for contributions for the next, soil-themed edition of our Member Digest - a s...
16/06/2026

WE WANT YOUR SOIL STORIES 🪱

We’re looking for contributions for the next, soil-themed edition of our Member Digest - a seasonal compendium sharing practical learning, reflections, projects and stories from across the network.

There are lots of ways to contribute:

You could send:

🪱 A practical insight (up to 300 words)
A simple tip, method or lesson learned from your own experience.

🪱 A project snapshot (up to 300 words)
A short update from a garden, group, land project or community initiative.

🪱 A question you’re exploring (up to 300 words)
Something you’re still figuring out, observing or reflecting on.

🪱 A photo story
3–5 photos with short captions showing a project, process or seasonal moment.

🪱 Sketches, diagrams and illustrations related to soil are also encouraged.

Please include:
• Your name
• A short sentence about yourself/your project
• A photo of you, if possible

Email your soil-themed submission to [email protected] by Monday 22 June 2026.

🌎 Join the Global Conversation!Eco Centro Madre Selva in Argentina is hosting events to exchange experiences on ecologic...
15/06/2026

🌎 Join the Global Conversation!

Eco Centro Madre Selva in Argentina is hosting events to exchange experiences on ecological regeneration, agroecology, permaculture and regenerative design.

As part of the ‘Collective Learning for Agroecology through Permaculture’ project, ( funded + coordinated), the series will share experiences from Central and South America.

Everyone is welcome to attend. The main language is Spanish but Zoom offers automatic caption translation.

We'll record key moments and share online. Future events will also include organisations from Asia and Africa.

Key dates:
June 16: In-person sessions at Eco Centro Madre Selva, Misiones, Argentina (9-4pm, UTC-3)
June 17-19: Regional online meeting (1-5:15pm, UTC-3)
June 24: Online session for regional synthesis

To register, scan the QR or contact .selvaa on Instagram.

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🌎 Únete a la Conversación Global!

Esta semana, nuestro aliado en Argentina, Eco Centro Madre Selva, está llevando a cabo un encuentro para intercambiar experiencias en regeneración ecológica, agroecología, permacultura y diseño regenerativo.

Como parte del proyecto "Aprendizaje Colectivo para la Agroecología a través de la Permacultura", con apoyo del Fondo de Agroecología y la Asociación de Permacultura del Reino Unido, estos eventos reúnen iniciativas de Centro y Sudamérica para aprender, conectar e inspirar nuevas acciones.

Todas las personas interesadas son bienvenidas, y Zoom ofrece traducción automática de subtítulos.

Pronto compartiremos los momentos más destacados de este encuentro y, a lo largo del año, también tendremos experiencias y eventos de nuestros aliados en Asia y África.

Fechas claves:
📍 16 de junio: Sesiones presenciales en Misiones, Argentina (9-4pm, UTC-3)
📍 17-19 de junio: Sesiones regionales en línea (1-5:15pm, UTC-3)
📍 24 de junio: Sesión en línea para síntesis regional

Para registrarte, escanea el código QR o contacta a .selvaa a Instagram.

Get to know your soil 🪱We've been posting soil testing kits to groups and organisations this week, sharing tools to help...
11/06/2026

Get to know your soil 🪱

We've been posting soil testing kits to groups and organisations this week, sharing tools to help people explore the ground beneath their feet.

Didn't get a pack but still fancy getting involved? Over the coming weeks, ahead of our next online Community Campfire (link below to sign up), we'll be sharing simple DIY ways to explore the soil where you're growing - whether that's at home, in a garden, at school or as part of a community project.

Healthy soil isn't just about nutrients or test results. It's a living system shaped by water, roots, fungi, insects, microorganisms and organic matter - and every place will look a little different.

One of the simplest ways to begin understanding what's happening beneath the surface is to slow down and observe.

Dig gently into your soil. What do your senses tell you? Can you see worms or roots? Is the soil moist or dry? What colour is it? What does it smell like?

These small observations can reveal a surprising amount about the living systems beneath your feet - and they're a great place to start if you're curious about building healthier soil.

https://buff.ly/YfLxGXt

What if learning about permaculture wasn’t simply about gardening, but about understanding how living systems work, and ...
10/06/2026

What if learning about permaculture wasn’t simply about gardening, but about understanding how living systems work, and how we might respond more creatively to the challenges around us?

This autumn, we’re launching a new online Introduction to Permaculture course with internationally respected educator , founder of Permaculture Education Institute and Our Permaculture Life: Morag Gamble.

Through self-paced learning, live sessions and practical exercises, the course explores systems thinking, ecological design and practical approaches to resilient living.

Designed as an accessible starting point, no previous experience is needed.

🌱 Join the waitlist here to be the first to hear when booking opens: https://buff.ly/c8WaYrN

Can you join our next listening session? We’re continuing our JEDAI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclu...
09/06/2026

Can you join our next listening session?

We’re continuing our JEDAI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion) work by exploring the barriers people face in accessing permaculture.

Over the coming months, we’ll be focusing on class-based disadvantage and listening to people whose experiences may include low income, insecure work, in-work poverty or other barriers linked to class and access.

We know these conversations are complex, and we also know that many people experience obstacles to participating in permaculture spaces, learning and networks.

We're running two online listening sessions next week, and you're invited to join us. These sessions are an opportunity to share experiences, reflect together and help shape future changes.

You do not need to be an expert in permaculture to take part.

Afternoon and evening sessions are available on Wednesday 17 June.

Details and booking links for each session are below:

Afternoon session (14.00 - 15.30 GMT): https://buff.ly/emGRQr2

Evening session (19.00 - 20.30 GMT) : https://buff.ly/guP9jRD

Community Spotlight 🌱 Permaculture is quietly taking root in all kinds of places.Across the UK, members of our network a...
03/06/2026

Community Spotlight 🌱

Permaculture is quietly taking root in all kinds of places.

Across the UK, members of our network are tending gardens, community spaces, learning projects and growing systems that support people, biodiversity and more resilient ways of living.

This month’s Community Spotlight features:
🌱 The Old Hall
🌱 Snapdragons Plymouth
🌱 Green North

Each project reflects permaculture in its own way, through education, food growing, ecological design, community connection and care for the living world around us.

We love seeing the diversity of projects emerging across the network, and we’ll be sharing more member projects each month.

Members can add their own projects to our Permaculture Project Map and may be featured in future spotlights, newsletters and stories: https://buff.ly/yNurXld

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