Some of the most popular posts I write feature people who have purchased land and transformed it into small-scale farms and permaculture small holdings. From chicken tractors to food forests, these stories tend to focus on what people have done once they have purchased the land. But what about while you’re still looking? Permaculture legend Geoff Lawton has just put out another video, this time looking at the question of what to look for when…
What to look for when you’re buying land for permaculture
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