There are lovely photographs I have not shared with you! These are all from my Permaculture Design Certificate course in Columbiaville, MI in the summer of 2009.
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| From PDC Aug 09 |
This was the first time I’d seen teasel. One of the earliest fiber prep tools – you can see the resemblance to cards for aligning fiber, or a stiff brush to raise nap. This seedhead dried to a lovely stiff tan and still resides in my craft room.
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| From PDC Aug 09 |
Detail of a bark wigwam at The Willows.
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| From PDC Aug 09 |
The inner bark of the Basswood / Linden / Lime tree makes a lovely strong cordage. This was conveniently harvested for us by car tires running over the fallen branches. At The Willows.
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| From PDC Aug 09 |
A lean-to roof in the process of being thatched. This was absolutely so much fun to do, and as I worked above my head, I ended up with plenty of scratches on my forearms to show off with the pride of a 3-year-old. At the Straw Bale Studio.
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| From PDC Aug 09 |
Someone else was interested in the lecture.
(Chicken forage planted where the chickens have access to it directly means less food you have to bring to them.)
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| From PDC Aug 09 |
Morning at the Land Stewardship Center, where we camped.
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| From PDC Aug 09 |
Some geese camped with us.
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| From PDC Aug 09 |
Does anyone know what these gorgeous 5-foot-tall flowers are?
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You can identify a permaculturist’s house by the candy left on the pillow. The lovely Holly hosted me two nights during my travels.
