I write on a range of topics, and had pieces scattered on blogs and social media sites all over the interwebs, as well as piled up in folders at my house. Here you will find memoir, essay, fiction, rants, poetry, songs, paintings, heaps of gorgeous garden pics, and how-to articles on gardening, writing, permaculture design, creative thinking, etc. To visit my actual blog and connect with my free online courses in permaculture and creative thinking, go to heatherjoflores.com

Join our global community of feminist writers, sharing designs, ideas, arts, and stories that elevate the voices of women in permaculture. — GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS: We accept submissions from writers of all walks of life and levels of expertise. To get on the team, please go here and fill out the form. There are two ways to add your work: Submit directly via this google template. This is our preferred method, as…

Economic Forces and Inner Landscapes: The Impact of Capitalism and Gentrification on Permaculture in the Real World — Hard facts: gentrification and capitalism make permaculture harder. We all love that vision of the small-scale food forest that produces enough extra raspberries for the kids in the neighborhood. We want to live humble, regenerative lives that care for the Earth, care for the people, and give back.

This is an evolving resource base, curating links, reviews, and tutorials for the best beginner-friendly landscape design apps. — What is a Landscape Design App? A landscape design app is a software tool designed to help landscapers, designers, and homeowners create and visualize new landscape layouts. It allows users to experiment with different design elements such as plants, water features, and hardscapes to bring their outdoor spaces to life.

Everything you need to know about choosing a Permaculture Design Certificate program, or not. I’ve been teaching Permaculture Design Courses, in person and online for many years now, as well as hosting active online forums full of opinionated permies, and here are the most commonly asked questions about Permaculture Design…

A beginner-friendly guide to turning your annual garden into a food forest, with a list of over 100 edible perennial vegetables for a variety of climates. — What is a perennial vegetable? Perennial vegetables are plants that live for many years, unlike annual vegetables that need to be replanted yearly. They keep growing and producing food, and can last for decades once established. Growing edible perennials has advantages: you don’t need to replant every year, and once established, they can provide a…

Here’s an expansive Permaculture FAQ with a collection of helpful links to give you plenty of places to explore on your permaculture journey. — What is the definition of permaculture? What is permaculture? The term permaculture originated as a combination of “Permanent Agriculture,” but now, some 50 years later, permaculture is a community and practice that extends far beyond agriculture. Permaculture is a sustainable design science that involves creating and cultivating productive ecosystems that mimic natural ecosystems. Also known as…

hint: it wasn’t Bill Mollison and David Holmgren — Bill Mollison, often credited as the “founder of permaculture,” was an Australian traveler, scientist, baker, fisherman, gardener, autodidact, and writer who researched and published extensive genealogies of Indigenous Australians, and through this work became inspired to dedicate the rest of his life to learning and teaching integrated ways for humans…

A multimedia gallery of my original work — So much of what I offer y’all is words, please enjoy this exploration of the less-verbal persuasion. I grew these plants, made these paintings, arranged these moments, wrote, sang, and played guitar on these songs, and took all of these snapshots. I am honored that you’re here to share them and I hope you have a lovely visit. If you’d like a monthly loveletter with images and like these, and the stories that go with them, jump on my mailing list.