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Step into a day with Geoff and explore his dedication to permaculture, sustainable living, and the environment. This captivating video, filmed and edited by David Trood from The Weedy Garden YouTube channel, offers an intimate look at Geoff's dynamic lifestyle and the permaculture principles he lives by. Discover more about Geoff's expertise and passion for permaculture through his online Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course. Use the code WEEDY150 to save $150 when you enroll at And for more amazing content by the very talented David Trood, make sure to check out The Weedy Garden YouTube channel - @TheWeedyGarden Video Highlights: - Deeply valuing the intimate relationship with the ecosystem on his farm, Geoff finds joy in witnessing the dawn each day and fully embracing the rhythms of farm life. - His journey into permaculture began with a pivotal moment in 1983 when he completed Bill Mollison's Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course, an experience that profoundly altered his perspective on life, agriculture and sustainability. - Describing permaculture as more than just a science, Geoff emphasizes its role as an ethical design focused on repairing the Earth. He advocates for using local biodiversity and appropriate technology to create sustainable systems. - Permaculture spreads through a decentralized teaching model, empowering individuals worldwide to become educators and advocates. This approach ensures the continuous growth and evolution of the permaculture movement. - Integrating his passion for activities such as horse riding and surfing into his permaculture lifestyle, Geoff finds parallels between understanding natural patterns and managing sustainable agricultural practices. - Aiming for permaculture principles to be adopted as international policy, he emphasizes the importance of training more individuals in permaculture design and leveraging advanced technologies like LiDAR. - Advocating for the cultivation of local food due to its efficiency and health benefits, Geoff believes that locally grown produce, rich in nutrients and supporting ecological balance, is essential for sustainable living. - For Geoff, permaculture represents more than just a profession; it is a pathway to personal fulfillment. He sees it as a means to actively contribute to solving global challenges and creating a positive impact on the environment. #permaculture #sustainableliving #permaculturecourse #permaculturedesign #theweedygarden #environment #nature
