Dirk Witte

Dirk is Canadian permaculture designer with a certificate from Tagari farms, studying under the tutelage of the legends and founders of permaculture Bill Mollison and Geoff Lawton. Dirk has been using permaculture techniques for more than 20 years, initiating and managing projects in, Cambodia, Madagascar Montenegro and Vietnam He has been helping people use permaculture techniques in growing their own food, and in leading more sustainable lives across the world.

The 12 Permaculture Principles and How to Apply Them

July 13, 2020 by Dirk Witte

Permaculture may seem like yet another way of gardening, but it’s much more than that. At the core lie 12 principles that will guide you throughout your journey, principles that have stood the test of time, and will help you obtain higher yields from your garden. When we talk about permaculture, what immediately comes to … Read more The 12 Permaculture Principles and How to Apply Them

Urban Permaculture – The Ultimate Guide

July 13, 2020July 2, 2020 by Dirk Witte

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Have the dream to become more sustainable? Here’s what you need to know to get you started even if you live in an urban area, and don’t have much land, by starting an urban permaculture garden. Permaculture, a method of gardening, originally began in Australia and was initiated by Bill Mollison and Dave Holmgren in … Read more Urban Permaculture – The Ultimate Guide