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Hi I found this great explanation on Permaculture here. Anyoune elso dabble in it?

It's by Marcus McCabe

http://www.sustainable.ie/resources/agr ... /index.htm

Hi

I love the idea of "No Dig"!!

Check out the links here

http://www.ibiblio.org/permaculture-online/pclinks.html

There is a permaculture weekend down at the Organic Centre in Rossinver

http://www.greenbox.ie/ecobreaks.php?packageid=18

Cheers

I like to grow my own veg, but have back problems. I've heard of 'no-dig' gardening, is this permaculture? - what's involved?

No Digging is part of permaculture

A 'no-dig' system keeps plants confined to beds and people to paths. This means the soil where plants are grown is never walked on, so it doesn't get compacted and, therefore, doesn't need digging. Most no-dig beds have raised edging to contain the organic matter, which is simply added to the surface of the soil. However, such beds do not eliminate all bending and stretching - you will be on your hands and knees sowing, planting and harvesting. If this is a problem, then you need raised beds.