During the semi-annual gathering of the Belgian permaculture network Permanant, last March, we were offered a short training by Antoine Clin on slugs. A subject that fascinates Antoine so much that he devoted his PhD thesis to it. He talked to us about the role of slugs in nature, their life cycles, and strategies for … Read more
This article was inspired by a discussion at a bar I had years ago with a civil engineer. He saw no point in worrying about ecology because, according to him, everything eventually “disappears” anyway. He backed up his argument by explaining the concept of entropy. To which I replied: okay, everything falls apart, sure—but why … Read more
As part of the Communities for Climate (C4C) program, Ermitaj Malin is organizing a free event from April 10 to 12, open to everyone, focused on the Jean Pain method. This gathering follows the arboriculture course taking place from April 5 to 9. Together, we will build a brushwood compost heap that will allow us … Read more
Applying clay plaster is healthy, fun, aesthetic, ecological, and… (almost) free! Using an easily accessible raw material, you can create surfaces that suit you by experimenting with shapes, textures, and colors. While the theory is relatively simple to grasp, practical application requires experience. And what better place to learn than Ermitaj? A space dedicated to … Read more
Imagine a landscape where water is managed wisely, where soils are fertile and teeming with life, and where biodiversity thrives. This is not a utopia but a reality we can create through Keyline Design—an ingenious approach that aligns perfectly with the philosophy of permaculture. A Bit of History: P.A. Yeomans, a Visionary Pioneer In the … Read more