David and I have both returned from globe trotting filled with new knowledge and experiences gleaned from around the world. This time spent abroad has motivated us to rethink our contributions to the agriculture movement, and we are in the process of completely re-envisioning the Amyitis project. Sadhana Forest volunteers, March 2010.

Huerto Orgánico El Hada Verde en Santiago, Chile. El jueves recién pasado visité El Hada Verde acompañada de una amiga, quien participa como voluntaria en este huerto comunitario en Providencia. Indica que, en el año 2004 .

Growing an ecosystem of abundance.

San Francisco was bathing in warm, bright sunshine this past Sunday, and the club took full advantage of the afternoon with a big batch of acrylic paints. Our community bed at Kezar Gardens is looking quite snazzy, and we learned that our members have some serious artistic skills! Here are some images of the group in action, adding flair to our space. Thanks to Karen and Felipe for providing the pictures! Our box was lovely before, but needed a little more pizzazz.

Hayes Valley Farm was a three-year experiment in activating public space for gardening, permaculture, art, education and community. Fixing nitrogen in the soil with an initial crop of fava beans. Hayes Valley Farm, 2010. Shaped berms and the greenhouse at Hayes Valley Farm. Freeway Food Forest and a garden of signs at Hayes Valley Farm in San Francisco. By Zoey Kroll, .

Planting Justice is a grassroots organization with a mission to democratize access to affordable, nutritious food by empowering urban residents with the skills, resources and knowledge they need to maximize food production, expand job opportunities, and ensure environmental sustainability in the bay area. Join us at the North American Permaculture Convergence this September! .