Portland Permaculture

03/06/2026

Hi, I’m Matt Bibeau. Part of the content of the permaculture design course (PDC) is an exploration of the ways we can lessen our impact and how to apply technology in an appropriate way. In our upcoming PDC I’ll be teaching at Jeans Farm, one of the examples will be the tiny house we built on-site that has the ability to be fully independent of city electricity and water. Enjoy this documentary made about our tiny home, and consider enrolling in the course! It runs one weekend/month beginning in April. https://www.pdxpermaculture.org/pdc/weekend

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UpFDUvzlvKA 

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02/24/2026

I am excited to collaborate with Drake James of Urban Village Designs to offer a really special 1-wknd/month PDC in Portland at Jeans Farm and other inspiring demonstration sites 🌟 

11/11/2025

Join us in creating a resilient community, connect with each other, and 20+ orgs doing important work in Portland.

07/18/2025

Join us for a two-day workshop at Jean's farm with renowned natural builder Eva Edleson. Includes lecture-learning and hands-on projects!

05/02/2025

The City of Minneapolis is breaking ground on the first city-owned and operated biochar facility in North America.

Biochar is a specialized charcoal created by heating wood waste to 600 degrees Celsius in a low-oxygen environment. The Minneapolis biochar facility will be located at 670 25th Ave. SE with the annual capacity to:
• Process over 3,000 tons of wood waste.
• Produce over 500 tons of biochar.
• Remove nearly 3,700 tons of carbon dioxide—the equivalent of taking 789 cars off the road.

Watch our news conference at noon https://www.youtube.com/live/EwyR4fEkogo
Learn more about biochar https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/environmental-programs/biochar

04/16/2025

Our Spring Plant Sale is less than two weeks away! Be sure to add it to your calender now - you won't want to miss it 🌸

Now is the perfect time to start thinking about what you want to purchase at the sale - is it more pollinator plants for your garden? Do you need another grape vine? Want just one more apple variety in your yard?

Support HOEC by stopping by our Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 26 - see you there! 🍇🍎🍏🍐🫐

April 26th, 2025 | 10am-2pm
HOEC Community Orchard

Tag a friend below who you want to go with!

03/25/2025

02/16/2025

Matt Bibeau of Jean's Farm shares some exciting news about adding gathering space at the farm and looks for community support to make it possible. Visit the ...

02/14/2025

Your support will enable us to add a 2nd yurt as a space for classes, music, dance, meditation, yoga, massage, workshops and a permaculture library.

02/06/2025

We ❤ our volunteers—and they love being a part of our organization!

Want to join in on the fun? We’re always welcoming new volunteers, no matter your age or skill level. Come make a difference with us!

Questions about volunteering? Drop them in the comments or DM us!

Sign up for a Volunteer Orientation at the Orchard to get started 👉https://www.homeorchardeducationcenter.org/volunteer