Clearing the ground
Konya-native Atacan is clearing the slope of weeds while simultaneously turning the soil.
Konya-native Atacan is clearing the slope of weeds while simultaneously turning the soil.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Teaming up at the Botanical Garden, Stockholm University for inspiration.
Lecture on permaculture gardening by science teacher Sara at Södertörns friskola.
Together with colleagues from Spain Romania and Turkiye after the lecture on the use of digital media and screen addiction by professor Lisa Thorell at the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Solna.
🌳A hügel bed is a raised mound built from logs, branches, leaves, and soil. 🌳The wood stores water like a sponge. 🌳As it decays, it releases warmth and nutrients. 🌳The shape creates more growing space and microclimates. A key permaculture technique that turns garden waste into fertile soil for many
Digital Detox Through Permaculture Gardening Project 2025-1-SE01-KA210-SCH-000356308 Starting date: 1 September 2025 Digital Detox Through Permaculture Gardening (Project 2025-1-SE01-KA210-SCH-000356308), starting 1 September 2025, tackles rising technology addiction among students, intensified during Covid-19. Overuse of digital tools has led to distraction, isolation, and health problems. The project uses permaculture gardens as
Project 2025-1-SE01-KA210-SCH-000356308