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Spiralseed

Permaculture Learning: Earthcare, Peoplecare, Fairshares

Category Archives: philosophy

Into the Valley – A Visit to OrganicLea

Spiralseed Posted on February 6, 2026 by G BurnettFebruary 6, 2026
OrganicLea farm shop watercolour sketch

“By the edge of the forest they spied a fine patch To mulch, sow and then reap By the edge of the forest they spied a fine patch And to grow fruit and veg there a plan did they hatch … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, gardening, permaculture, permaculture stories, philosophy, posts, projects

Free Download – Well Fed, Not An Animal Dead

Spiralseed Posted on December 31, 2025 by G BurnettJanuary 8, 2026
Well Fed, Not An Animal Dead front cover

A free download for Veganuary 2026 – Well Fed, Not An Animal Dead by Graham Burnett (1992 edition) The seeds of our best-selling publication  The Vegan Book of Permaculture were sown way back in 1985, with the production of a … Continue reading →

Posted in downloads, gardening, philosophy, products, publications, recipes, vegan | Tagged downloads, permaculture, publications, vegan, veganuary

Welcome to Spiralseed Radio!

Spiralseed Posted on October 4, 2019 by G BurnettOctober 4, 2019

Today we are pleased to announce the launching of our new podcast, Spiralseed Radio! Our intention is to bring listeners news and discussion from the world of permaculture, design thinking and regenerative culture. Our first edition features  Graham Burnett and … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, permaculture, permaculture stories, philosophy, posts, projects

Permaculture Stories – Appreciative Inquiry In A Nutshell with Sherry Fuller

Spiralseed Posted on January 20, 2018 by G BurnettAugust 2, 2018

Next month we begin our third Creating A Positive Revolution in Southend course at METAL Art School in Chalkwell Park, Westcliff. This 6 week series of evening sessions combines Permaculture and Appreciative Inquiry thinking tools and processes with the aim … Continue reading →

Posted in courses, permaculture, permaculture stories, philosophy

Light Your Own Lamp – Guest post by Stefan Geyer

Spiralseed Posted on March 2, 2017 by G BurnettMarch 2, 2017

Light your own Lamp – Guest post by Stefan Geyer “If you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him” – Linji. Permaculture is not only wary of authority – it consciously, jovially, and regularly discriminates against it, promoting autonomy … Continue reading →

Posted in guest post, permaculture, philosophy, posts

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