918: Permaculture Principle Information and Imagination Intensive
A Garden Chat with Don Titmus.
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In This Garden Chat:
In this episode of the Urban Farm Podcast, hosts Greg and Don Titmus dive deep into permaculture’s eighth principle: ‘Information and Imagination Intensive.’ The discussion emphasizes using multi-disciplinary, data-driven approaches to problem-solving in sustainable design.
Our Special Guest:
Don Titmus brings decades of horticultural expertise, beginning with his training in London and continuing with over 40 years of landscaping experience in Arizona. A life-changing Permaculture Design Course in 2003 set him on his current path. Don is a seasoned expert in creating sustainable environments tailored for the unique challenges of the American Southwest.
Episode Outline & Key Topics
- (00:00) Introduction to permaculture’s eighth principle
- (04:50) Utilizing quality thought and data to maximize garden yields
- (10:15) Integrating sustainable systems: solar, water filtration, and composting
- (18:30) Understanding food forests, zone planning, and sustainable design
- (25:00) The importance of community collaboration and innovation
- (32:40) Don Titmus’s journey from London horticulture to Arizona permaculture
- (40:00) Upcoming Phoenix permaculture events
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