An herbal tea cooperative in Malin
Discover a women-led herbal tea cooperative in Malin, Romania – combining biodiversity, local economy, and social resilience.
A Reliable Frost-Free Tap (Simple and Almost Free)
Frost-free tap: how to do ? Make sure the inspection chamber is permeable.
Weld a metal rod to the tap handle inside the…
A Herb Spiral: Beautiful, but (Almost) Useless
The herb spiral is something of a holy grail for beginner permaculturists. The first time you come across it in a book by Bill Mollison (co-founder of permaculture), you immediately think: this is what I need.At Ermitaj, back in 2021, a group of young people we hosted wanted one so badly that we ended up … Read more
Nature, Water, Design: The Dripping Torture as a Lesson
The idea of torture often evokes images of immediate and brutal violence. Yet some of the most dreadful tortures ever devised rely on natural, soft, everyday elements. The drip-drip of water falling on the skull of a bound prisoner is one such example. Bamboo growing under another. These methods are based on slow repetition, on … Read more
Spring ‘Camptier’ at Ermitaj
Collective and Participatory Volunteering Event: Spring Camptier at Ermitaj 10–17 May 2025 Spring has shaken up our plans… and brought a fresh wave of energy! We warmly invite you to join us for an intense week of collective living, hands-on work, learning, and play, in the heart of nature. What is a camptier? A camptier … Read more