Clearing the ground
Konya-native Atacan is clearing the slope of weeds while simultaneously turning the soil.
Herb Garden Terrace -Map
The map outlines a four-step land project on a sloped garden bed next to outdoor stairs, measuring approximately 5m x 1.5m. The design features rustic, multi-level planter boxes made from salvaged wood and branches, integrated log-slice maintenance paths, and a dedicated planting plan: Top Tier: Thyme, Oregano, and Lavender.
Herb Garden Terrace -Place
This steep slope is my next big project. We are transforming it into a tiered herb garden. Wood terraces will hold new soil. Different herbs will grow on every level. It will turn an empty hillside into a stunning feature. It makes a perfect green wall. A few of the
Spring in Spain II
In this picture, we see a cultivated Petunia (with two-toned flowers) growing in a rich and living carpet of groundcover. This green carpet is made up of a variety of plants with different jobs: feathery leaves for shade, Sedum for toughness, clover to improve the soil (by adding nitrogen), and
Spring in Spain I
Three students are crouched around the base of a small tree, carefully tending to the soil and surrounding vegetation. The garden features a natural, diverse ground cover rather than a manicured lawn, which is typical for sustainable gardening. There are stone pathways and various young trees beginning to leaf out
Third LTT-event, Sibiu
The 3rd Learning, Teaching, and Training event for the Erasmus+ project "Digital Detox through Permaculture Gardening" took place in Sibiu, Romania, from March 24 to March 27, 2026. Hosted by Colegiul Tehnic "Cibinium," the program brought together students and teachers from Sweden, Spain, Turkey, and Romania
Breaking grounds, Building systems
The Romanian students at Colegiul Tehnic "Cibinium" are replacing manicured grass with layered intent. In a few years, this patch of overturned earth won't just look different; it will be functional, self-supporting, and resilient. For now, it’s just them, the tools, and a very promising
Fava beans...
Broad beans (fava beans) are nitrogen-fixing plants, which means they can take nitrogen from the air and convert it into a form that improves the soil. They do this through a natural partnership with bacteria in small nodules on their roots. This process enriches the soil and reduces the need
At the 100 herbs herbary, Izmir
We visited an herb garden featuring approximately one hundred different aromatic plants. The garden was established to commemorate Türkiye’s 100th anniversary as a republic in 2023 and serves as both a cultural and educational space. During the visit, we also attended a short lecture on permaculture principles, delivered by
Lecture on permaculture at the hosting school, Izmir.
Both students and teachers were all ears as the agricultural engineer lectured on permaculture and the experiment initiated regarding nitrogen-fixing plants in their garden at the back of the school. Soil samples will be submitted to a laboratory for analysis.
At the hosting school, Izmir.
The first day of the LTT-event, 15th of December 2025. Twelve eager students from Sweden, Spain and Romania posing on the stairs to main entrance of the hosting school.
At the Botanical Garden, Stockholm
Teaming up at the Botanical Garden, Stockholm University for inspiration.
