Last time, we talked about predictable risk that falls within a Gaussian distribution. But not all risk follows this pattern; some risks are rare and catastrophic and can only be explained in [...]
Hi everyone, Rob here with a quick update. Through our activities with Verge & our consulting company, Adaptive Habitat, we are continually immersed in exciting projects & opportunities [...]
by guest author, Ashley Lubyk Thermal Mass Defined When it comes to building an energy efficient home the discussion often rests on how much insulation should be in the walls, in the ceiling, [...]
Hey Everyone, This summer, we won’t be around Calgary much. We have taken a contract position with the Groundswell Network Society, in Invermere, BC, to act as their Resident Permaculture [...]
Hi everyone, We want to wish you a lovely holiday season filled with good food, friends and family. And… We’ve got three big announcements to make! (And a few little scheduling changes [...]
When Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunities Arrive, We Believe in Sharing Them… …And thanks to a surprise visitor, we’ve got the perfect opportunity to share! Presenting Geoff [...]
I have always been interested in wood gasifiers and after doing a little research this morning was amazed to see that a they are popping up all over the place. Biomass gasification is a process [...]
Coppicing has always been interesting to me as a wood production system (fuel, timber) because it uses trees that can be cut perpetually. In other words, the tree is cut and grows back. This is [...]
Recently I had the privilege of interviewing Ron Berezan, aka The Urban Farmer, who was one of the first people in Alberta to get permaculture kick started. Ron has been teaching and running [...]
Hi Rob, I have been studying permaculture for several years now, but once we get past the basics of gardening we seem to run into the same wall again and again. That wall for us is a balance of [...]
Update: We are no longer accepting applications for this position. Thank you for your interest. We’re Hiring!! Do You… Own (or have owned) a small farm, raised chickens, pigs or [...]
Want To Gain Hands-On Experience Designing and Implementing Permaculture Projects? Why not apply to be an intern? We are excited to announce Verge’s 2013 internship positions! Dates: The [...]
Very Cool – Rob & I made it onto the front page of the this past week’s Sunday Edition of the Calgary Herald. To read the fantastic article about the growing trend toward urban [...]
