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Earthcare

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ReforestingtheWorld WeForest are planting over 150 million trees to lock up carbon and create food forests for indigenous peoples.

Sustainable Transport

DIY SolarElectricBikes Michel Daniek explains how to transform your humble steed into a solar powered electric bike.

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People Care

PeoplecareSkils Looby Macnamara focuses on how our biggest challenge is also our greatest opportunity.

Cover photo Tending the greenhouse - James Lockley.

Regulars 20 Solutions! 21 Product Reviews 41 Permaculture News 69 GEN News 71 Letters 73 Reviews 77 Courses 83 Classified Exchange 86 Subscriptions

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Economics

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Think LikeA Peasant Wade Muggleton’s eight tips to reduce your bills, find resources and fill your stomach.

10 Money Saving Tips The PM team share their top tips to help you save money and live a greener, healthier life.

Transition

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An EdibleUrban Education Jo Homan fromTransition Finsbury Park describes a project that is inspiring people to grow their own food in the heart of the city.

Growing

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Natives & Aliens Patrick Whitefield asks if permaculture can work without introducing exotics.

Sack Gardening Simon Hart describes how students have been experimenting with growing vegetables in sacks.

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Farming

Big-ScalePermaculture Darren J Doherty applies permaculture design to an extensive Australian cattle station.

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Can WeFed TheWorld? Five experts give their views on the best methods of eco-farming.

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Sustainable Technology

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Is SolarStilWorth It? Solar photovoltaics are a big investment. Wade Muggleton and John Adams explore the financial and environmental benefits.

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Treating Greywater How to treat your wastewater gracefully by Stuart Anderson.

Off Grid Solar Nigel Harrison goes off grid on Vancouver Island and describes how he installed his own solar system on a tight budget.

Food

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Elixirof Betroot Annie Levy celebrates the healthy, healing, glorious beet.

Events

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FestivalGuide2012 Plan your summer with PM’s guide to UK festivals, fairs & events.

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