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The Power of Patterns
Mother Nature already wrote the best design manual — we just forgot to read it.
In this episode of Talk Earthy to Me, we’re breaking down permaculture: the ultimate remix of science, systems thinking, and slow-living rebellion. Forget the Pinterest garden aesthetic — this is about designing your life, home, and community to work like nature does: effortlessly efficient, wildly abundant, and low on waste.
We’ll dig into how ecosystems solve problems we’ve overcomplicated, why sustainability isn’t a checklist but a lens, and how you can turn your own chaos into something regenerative — whether you’ve got a farm, a balcony, or just a few houseplants hanging on for dear life.
So grab your metaphorical shovel — we’re about to get earthy AF.
Works Cited
“Valuing Nature.” WWF – World Wide Fund for Nature, WWF-UK, 2024.
Cortois, Rémi, et al. “Permaculture Management of Arable Soil Increases Soil Microbial Abundance, Nutrients, and Carbon Stocks Compared to Conventional Agriculture.” Science of the Total Environment, vol. 937, 2024, article 173909.
“Permaculture: You Take Care of the Earth, the Earth Takes Care of You.” The Seattle Times, Pacific NW Magazine, 16 July 2022.
Bryant, Lara. “Organic Matter Can Improve Your Soil’s Water Holding Capacity.” Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), 2018.
“Permaculture Management of Arable Soil Increases Soil Microbial Abundance, Nutrients, and Carbon Stocks Compared to Conventional Agriculture.” ResearchGate, 2024.
“Permaculture Design Principles: A Comprehensive Guide to David Holmgren’s 12 Principles.” Deep Green Permaculture, 2023.
“Permaculture Design Certificate: Intermountain West.” The Permaculture Institute, 2025.
“Home.” Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA), 2025.
“Transition US.” New Economy Coalition, 2025.
“Arlington Garden Pasadena.” Arlington Garden in Pasadena, 2025.
“Beacon Food Forest.” Beacon Food Forest Seattle, 2025.
Compost Club, 2025.
Charles Dowding Gardening and No Dig, 2025.
Soil Food Web School, 2025.
True Leaf Market, 2025.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds, 2025.
GrowOrganic: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply, 2025.
Botanical Interests Seed Company, 2025.
Terra Sophia Regenerative Design, 2025.
Community Rebuilds, 2025.
“WaterSense: Outdoor Water Use.” United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2017.
“Burying Wood Vaults Could Help Fight Global Warming.” Science Magazine, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2024.
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By Isabelle FrazierMother Nature already wrote the best design manual — we just forgot to read it.
In this episode of Talk Earthy to Me, we’re breaking down permaculture: the ultimate remix of science, systems thinking, and slow-living rebellion. Forget the Pinterest garden aesthetic — this is about designing your life, home, and community to work like nature does: effortlessly efficient, wildly abundant, and low on waste.
We’ll dig into how ecosystems solve problems we’ve overcomplicated, why sustainability isn’t a checklist but a lens, and how you can turn your own chaos into something regenerative — whether you’ve got a farm, a balcony, or just a few houseplants hanging on for dear life.
So grab your metaphorical shovel — we’re about to get earthy AF.
Works Cited
“Valuing Nature.” WWF – World Wide Fund for Nature, WWF-UK, 2024.
Cortois, Rémi, et al. “Permaculture Management of Arable Soil Increases Soil Microbial Abundance, Nutrients, and Carbon Stocks Compared to Conventional Agriculture.” Science of the Total Environment, vol. 937, 2024, article 173909.
“Permaculture: You Take Care of the Earth, the Earth Takes Care of You.” The Seattle Times, Pacific NW Magazine, 16 July 2022.
Bryant, Lara. “Organic Matter Can Improve Your Soil’s Water Holding Capacity.” Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), 2018.
“Permaculture Management of Arable Soil Increases Soil Microbial Abundance, Nutrients, and Carbon Stocks Compared to Conventional Agriculture.” ResearchGate, 2024.
“Permaculture Design Principles: A Comprehensive Guide to David Holmgren’s 12 Principles.” Deep Green Permaculture, 2023.
“Permaculture Design Certificate: Intermountain West.” The Permaculture Institute, 2025.
“Home.” Permaculture Institute of North America (PINA), 2025.
“Transition US.” New Economy Coalition, 2025.
“Arlington Garden Pasadena.” Arlington Garden in Pasadena, 2025.
“Beacon Food Forest.” Beacon Food Forest Seattle, 2025.
Compost Club, 2025.
Charles Dowding Gardening and No Dig, 2025.
Soil Food Web School, 2025.
True Leaf Market, 2025.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds, 2025.
GrowOrganic: Peaceful Valley Farm Supply, 2025.
Botanical Interests Seed Company, 2025.
Terra Sophia Regenerative Design, 2025.
Community Rebuilds, 2025.
“WaterSense: Outdoor Water Use.” United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2017.
“Burying Wood Vaults Could Help Fight Global Warming.” Science Magazine, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2024.