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Wheaton Labs' Soil Health & Basecamp Aspirations: Part 1

By paul@richsoil.com (paul wheaton)
Wheaton Labs' Soil Health & Basecamp Aspirations: Part 1

TL;DR: Wheaton Labs is a permaculture proving ground for soil regeneration and sustainable living, focusing on diverse, practical innovations and community engagement.

  • Years of soil care dramatically improved soil health.
  • Numerous DIY inventions support innovative permaculture practices.
  • Newcomers are encouraged to pace themselves and learn gradually.
  • The focus is on long-term ecological and community resilience.
  • Basecamp serves as a hub for permaculture education and practice.

Why it matters: Understanding the long-term commitment and practical, hands-on approaches at Wheaton Labs provides a valuable model for aspiring permaculturists and community builders.

Do this next: Explore local community gardens or permaculture initiatives to see how these principles are applied in your area.

Recommended for: Anyone interested in the practical, long-term application of permaculture principles for land regeneration and sustainable community development.

Paul and Stephen sit down to talk about their aspirations for Basecamp and the Labs, covering how much better the soil is after years of care, the dozens of rockety gizmos around the place, and some basics for new boots, such as letting themselves take a break instead of sprinting to keep up with the […]