Willow Way

A collaboration with Zia Parker of Willow Way Permaculture Katrina Blair of Turtle Lake Refuge, and Zita Xavier of Heartwood CoHousing

based at Heartwood CoHousing in Bayfield, near Durango

WILD FOODS~WILD LIFE~ COMMUNITY

I’m very excited about this collaboration with Katrina and Zita for this Southwest CO PDC. In this 100 hour course, we will cover the 72 hour international curriculum which gives participants the Permaculture Design Certificate. This is an entry-level credential into the world of Permaculture. In addition, we will delve into plant wisdom and community building with the special

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CONTACT: Maya Rodale Rodale Institute 610-683-1483 maya.rodale@rodaleinstitute.org ORGANIC FARMING IS SUPERIOR TO CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURE ACCORDING TO 30-YEAR COMPARATIVE STUDY (Kutztown, PA, September 16, 2011) – Rodale Institute today announces the latest results of the Farming Systems Trial, America’s longest running side-by-side comparison of organic and conventional farming practices. Originally created to study the transition from conventional to organic production, this 30-year study also examined productivity, soil quality, energy and economics. Key findings show: – Organic yields match or surpass conventional yields. – Organic yields outperform conventional yields in years of drought. – Organic farming systems build rather than

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Register and pay for the Permaculture Design Course (PDC) 2012 either by mail or electronically:

I am registering for the ___Boulder area PDC.
I am registering for the ___SW CO PDC.

By mail: Print and fill out this registration form, then send the form and registration fee to 6481 N. 63rd St, Longmont, CO 80503, made to Willow Way.

Electronically: Copy and paste this form into an email and send it to ziaparker(at)yahoo(dat)com. Then go to paypal.com and send your registration fee to ziaparker(at)yahoo(dat)com. Continue reading Registration: Boulder or SW CO Permaculture Design Course 2012

Garden delights!

SWOT Analysis of Crawford Bay School- Permaculture Workshop, August, 2011

Strengths Community involvement- enthusiasm Infrastructure in place- energy efficiency Aesthetics, good climate, remoteness Close (central) to ferry-access Strong baseline- pristine Connection to nature Sustainability, art, culture Adult education- multi purpose Perception of school Human resources- passionate people Innocence of children

Weaknesses

Remote School as centre- red tape Water limited- wells, rainwater, minerals Low population Weak economy Cost of maintenance Road pollution Large initial investment, not replicable in other areas

Opportunities

Summer

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Willow Way Permaculture Herb Farm

6481 N 63rd St

Longmont, CO (near Niwot)

80503

303-530-1415

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Wake up!!

Yellow Dock, Rumex crispus

Brief

Alterative, anti-inflammatory, antiscorbutic, aperient, antiseptic, astringent, blood tonic, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, laxative, tonic

Parts Used Roots

Medicinal Properties

Though introduced from Europe, yellow dock root was widely used by the Native Americans. This herb was included in the US Pharmacopoeia from 1863-1905. It clears toxincs, moves stagnation, promotes bowel cleansing and bile flow, reduces inflammation, and inhibits the growth of E. coli and staph. Yellow dock helps to free up iron stored in the liver, thus making it more available to the rest of the body. As a tea, it aids in

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Eco Building and Hands-on Natural Plaster Experience

July 10 Gather at the whimsical Jamestown Town Hall to learn about ECOLOGICAL BUILDING including Passive Solar Design Strawbale Construction Building with Natural Materials (including adobe, cob, natural plaster) Cordwood Construction and appropriate technology and energy conservation related to shelters, and apply that knowledge in a village design exercise. Then, go to a wild and funky strawbale home, where we’ll team up for two projects: mixing and applying earthen plaster to create a natural plaster wall and upgrade the home’s rainwwater harvesting system.

LEARN WITH YOUR

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Vervain, Verbena, Wild Hyssop

Vervain, Verbena, blue hyssop, wild hyssop Verbena hastata

Brief

Many herbalists consider vervain to be one of the most useful of medicinal plants to keep on hand. It is recommended for treating over thirty complaints. It is astringent, diaphoretic, antispasmodic. It is useful for treating fevers, ulcers, pleurisy, colds, respiratory inflammation. It is sedative and promotes a feeling of well being. It can calm nausea & vomiting. Used externally it helps heal deep sprains and bruises.

Medicinal Properties

Native Americans used vervain to

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Echinacea Purpurea

Purple Coneflower Echinacea Purpurea, Echinacea Angustifolia

Brief

Antibacterial, antiviral, immunostimulating, antiseptic, antifungal, antinflammatory

Medicinal Properties

Several species of Echinacea are native to the American Great Plains. They were the most widely used medicinal plants used by Native Americans. Scientific studies have shown that Echinacea boosts immunity by increasing the body’s production of T-cells and by boosting white blood cells’ abilities to destroy germs. Echinacea is useful for use in treating infections of the respiratory and urinary tract systems. It is commonly used to

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Blackberry, leaves

Blackberry Rubus, many varieties from around the world Rubus fruticosus (a common European variety) Rubus villosus (a common American variety)

Brief

Astringent, tonic, helps treat wounds, burns, mouth sores, sore throat, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, menstrual cramps

Medicinal Properties

There are said to be at least 40 European varieties of Rubus and numerous American varieties. These include many species of blackberry, raspberries, dew berries, cloud berries and thimble berries. Most people are familiar with many of these berries for their eaten fruit which may also be useful

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Summer Savory Satureja hortensis (Summer)

Winter Savory Satureja montana (Winter)

Brief

The two varieties of savory are cooking herbs with a spicy flavor and smell that is similar to that of thyme. In addition to their use in cooking, they may be used medicinally as a cough remedy and to sooth stomach complaints. Because savory is mild and easily tolerated, it is especially useful for treating these complaints in children. The two varieties of Savory can be used

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