November in Prickly Nut Wood
Exclusive to PM, an extract from Ben Law's new book, The Woodland Year with insights into a truly sustainable way of life and seasonal recipes.
Planning and Planting a Container Garden
Jackie Kemp describes how to grow food in urban spaces, however small.
Two Women, an Eco-build and a Full-time Job
How mother and daughter, Jenny and Maggie Pickerill, built an ecohouse together.
Urban Self-reliance
Chris Southall describes his family's journey towards urban eco-living and describes some of his low cost permaculture projects.
Sharing the Journey
Worried about rising fuel prices? Maddy Harland checks out a liftshare scheme that could save you £1,000 a year.
Fire Escape Gardening
PM's Penny Rose describes her rather vertically challenged urban container garden.
Printing our own Money
Rob Hopkins tells the story of how Transition Town Totnes launched its own local currency.
Co-operation in the Community
Giles Simon explains why co-ops are doing more than just business and describes one co-op's positive effect on the local community.
Notes from a Small Garden, Part II
In PM55, Wade Muggleton described low cost, simple garden projects. Here he introduces how to grow a mini-fruit garden in a small space.
The Road to Zero Carbon Britain
Paul Allen explains the urgent case for national and international action on climate change and presents a coherent national plan for Britain.
Turning Down the Heat
After Paul Allen's article, Patrick Whitefield looks at practical actions we can take as individuals to reduce global warming.
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Edible Gardening for the Senses
Ru Litherland describes how to integrate edible flowers into a productive garden and also make it a commercial success for a box system.
What Future for Traditional Gardening?
Julian Rose explains why keeping small mixed farms alive is vital for all our futures and explains why Poland holds so much promise.
Crafting an Alternative Yule
Learn how to make your own seasonal decorations for a more creative and grounded Yule with Glennie Kindred.
The Drive Towards Peak Oil
Rob Hopkins introduces us to the Transition Movement, in which local people are working to wean towns, cities, even regions, off fossil fuels, and planning sustainable communities.
The Rebel Farmer, Part I
Leila Dregger introduces Sepp Holzer, pioneering permaculture farmer, who pushes the boundaries of climate and culture to create abundant landscapes.
Want to Change the World?
PM suggests... Step One: Inspire and engage your community and start your own film club.
Paint
Maddy Harland discovers how to choose, use and make natural paint.
Live Earth
We preview the event and look at what you can do to make a difference once the music is over and the dancing has stopped.
Care in the Community
Ashley Walker presents an innovative solution to institutional daycare that also engages the wider community.
Harmony in the City
Liz Astle introduces us to an inner city project where people are happy and thriving.
DIY Rainwater Harvesting
How to convert your downstairs toilet from mains water to a rainwater flushing system, by Klaus Muecher Erskine.
Raised Vegetable Gardening
Part Two of Patrick Whitefield 's article explaining how to design and make a very productive system for food growing.