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In this interview we talk with a past PDC student who is now doing permaculture landscaping. In this interview you will learn what Jeremy does, how he runs his business and how he makes a living with permaculture.

To find out more about Sunshine Earthworks and Jeremy’s other projects
https://www.sunshineearthworks.com/
https://livingsoilsolutions.ca
https://highfieldfarm.ca

1:11 Sunshine earthworks, an edible landscape company
1:46 Who are my clients?
2:11 What do you do to build resiliency?
3:09 Why permaculture?
3:54 What systems do you put in?
3:54 Water systems
4:29 Pathways / access
4:51 Gardens, food forests
5:37 Greenhouses, passive solar greenhouses & traditional greenhouses
4:46 Regular landscaping
6:03 Integrating permaculture with regular landscaping
6:31 Specialty: transition to make permaculture garden look more formal
7:17 My biggest insight over the last decade
7:29 Importance of understanding the basics of foundations, landscape and design
7:51 How to “Sell” permaculture and lead change for the climate change emergency
8:20 If you want to change the world you need to learn how to use a shovel
8:41 Where is the world going in the next 30 years?
9:27 Solutions, what can we do ab out it?
9:39 Rebuild soil & water cycle
10:16 Increasing demand for services – people taking ownership
11:12 The importance of nutrient dense food
12:20 Biggest challenges in business and their solutions
15:15 Do you take on mentees?
16:27 Favourite part of owning my business
17:51 Eco-depression quote – can we make a difference?
19:42 How to con tact Jeremy

About Rob Avis and Verge Permaculture:
In less than 10 years, Rob & Michelle Avis left Calgary’s oil fields and retooled his engineering career to help clients and students design integrated systems for shelter, energy, water, waste and food, all while supporting local economy and regenerating the land. He’s now leading the next wave of permaculture education, teaching career-changing professionals to become eco-entrepreneurs with successful regenerative businesses. Learn more and connect with Rob & Michelle at https://vergepermaculture.ca/

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