Permaculture Projects
My eagerness to lead a self-sufficient, eco-friendly, regenerative lifestyle led to my interest in Permaculture. My understanding and passion for Permaculture grew as I delved deeper into sustainable and regenerative practices. Motivated by this, I pursued a Diploma in Applied Permaculture to infuse my Home, Vila Pinheiro, and Business, Mă-Kè Bonsai, with practical skills for environmentally friendly living. Below is a list of Projects that I persued during my Diploma.
Design 01
The Mă-Kè Bonsai Way - Regenerative Bonsai Culture
This method introduces a holistic, mindful approach to bonsai cultivation, merging it with permaculture ethics and principles. It goes beyond conventional bonsai techniques, emphasising ecological regeneration and personal growth. Central to this approach are permaculture's principles of caring for the earth and people and equitable resource distribution, applied to all facets of bonsai care. The method promotes community participation, ongoing learning, and regenerative practices such as organic fertilisation and water conservation, aiming to align bonsai cultivation with sustainable living and a deeper bond with nature.
Design 02
The Sustainable Bonsai Course
This Design Project aims to redevelop the current 'Beginners Bonsai Bootcamp' into an eco-friendlier program 'Beginners Bootcamp: Growing Bonsai Sustainably.' The updated course introduces bonsai aficionados to sustainable growing techniques that adhere to permaculture ethics. With regular interactions with participants, students and tutors, the aim is to develop a comprehensive strategic approach to integrating regenerative practices into all educational and training offerings at Mă-Kè Bonsai.
Design 03
Vila Pinherio - Regenerative Homestead
A permaculture project focused on creating a sustainable and regenerative living environment. Vila Pinheiro is committed to eco-friendly practices by emphasising regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, community engagement, and effective waste management. The project includes a comprehensive maintenance plan and offers insights for future enhancements. Vila Pinheiro's Grand Design represents a harmonious blend of human activity with nature's principles, aimed at fostering a self-sufficient ecosystem and addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
Design 04
Vila Pinheiro – Energy Self-Sufficiency Design
A project harnessing Permaculture Design to craft a master plan for energy independence. It investigates sustainable energy resources and technologies, identifying practical and feasible solutions. The project emphasises energy-efficient systems, from LED, to insulation, to passive solar heating and cooling. Central to our mission is an implementation plan, ensuring the smooth integration of these eco-friendly practices into Vila Pinheiro's, a small rural holdings daily life, leading the way towards a sustainable, self-sufficient future.
Design 05
Vila Pinheiro - Water & Food Self-Sufficiency Design
Is a project that delves into innovative ways to achieve self-sufficiency in water and food through Permaculture Design. Our goal is not just to meet our own needs but also to produce a significant surplus to benefit our local community. This plan includes cultivating a variety of foods and meeting protein requirements for our household, utilising domestic farming methods for poultry, goats, ducks, and fish. Water self-sufficiency will be realised by restoring an old well and developing ample water storage in higher areas, along with a natural pond at the valley’s base, replenished by a rain and seasonal stream.