Zones in permaculture design refers to a method of ensuring that elements are correctly placed. Zoning is about correct placement- positioning things in ways that are the most appropriate; Zones are numbered from 0 to 5, and can be thought of as a series of concentric rings moving out from a centre point, where human activity and need for attention is most concentrated, to where there is no need for intervention at all...

Comfrey (also comphrey) is an important herb in Permaculture Gardening. It is used as a fertilizer, mineral accumulator, guild plant for fruit trees and as an herbal medicine.

The main species used now is Symphytum × uplandicum or Russian comfrey, a hybrid between Symphytum officinale (common comfrey) and Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey).

Hi all, I want to let people know about this GMO campaign happening in Spokane this Wednesday Jan 23 and other dates on the West side, detailed below.  

Many GMO's are going through approval processes and could soon be showing up in ecosystems nearby, and once released may be uncontrollable. Their spread can do permanent damage to heirloom and organic foods, ...    Thanks,  Seth