This is a video of my first ànima pod/sculpture. I am now letting nature take over so in a couple of months I will resume my work on this ànima. Meanwhile I am working on ànima II.

Today was a short work session as I had a BBQ to go to and grilling to eat. I made good progress, considering the time available. In this video, I also take a quick tour of the pond which is definitely

The intiguing chirps of territorial bluejays lured me out to the middle of my dad's 'experimental' lot. Sitting under the early afternoon shade of a grove of adult spruce, I was within sight of an apple

Have you ever wondered what it looks like to operate a piece of earth moving equipment? Come along for the ride as our two awesome equipment operators shape our driveway, yard site, and pond. You may be

Hey everyone! Matthew here. Did you miss me? It's been almost two weeks since I authored a post and I am very grateful that my Mrs. Canadian Renegade (Aimee) has been helping to post and maintain the blog.

One of the most exciting elements of permaculture are swales and earthworks. Altering the landscape can enhance water collection, infiltration, and the growing capacity of the land. Everyone wants to do

When I was fifteen, a companion and I, on a dare, went into the mound one day just at sunset. We saw some of those Indians for the first time; we got directions from them and reached the top of the mound