WHAT IS PERMACULTURE? Meeting the guru himself, Geoff Lawton 

Studying PERMACULTURE with my teacher Geoff Lawton - Enrollments for the 2024 Permaculture Design Certificate course open 5th of May 2024. If you go to the enrollment page using this Weedy Garden affiliate link www.discoverpermaculture.com/a/2147844655/UvHULpHp - you can also receive a US$150 discount off the online course by writing "weedy150" in the coupon.

"When the Student is ready, the Teacher will appear."

This is the most wholesome RU-vid crossover ever!

The sound of that thunderstorm was just incredible

This is the kind of life that our entire species must gravitate back towards.

This is a beginning of a beautiful friendship...

Got goosebumps watching this!!! I met Geoff in person a week ago on a PDC in South Africa! The man is a legend and probably the most humble person I met in my life!

Maybe I can share my permaculture journey story as it also revolves around Geoff. The loss of my grandmother is what started triggered my discovery of this life. She was a fantastic woman. Grew up in a labor camp in Ukraine. Survived it. Survived the war, although her whole family did not. Fled to England and met her husband who also fled from the war and was in a concentration camp himself. They had my mother, who then traveled to Canada and met my father. My grandmother was a large part of my life for my whole life. She was my baseball's "mascot". She would always say our team was going to win because we were more handsome than the other team. She made sure the other team heard it too. Her laugh was disengaging, she would cackle after saying it, and everyone around would laugh. She lived minimalistically her whole life. She would save her bathwater to flush her toilet. She would use heating bottles in her bed and keep the furnace off. And she would garden. My God would she garden. As a child I always laughed at it too. "Grandma, why would you grow potatoes when you can get a whole bag in the store for $3. But I certainly didn't complain when she made me her meals, as the taste was out of this world. That woman could cook. She passed when I was 35, and it hit me hard. I had lost people before, but for some reason she was different. She was just such a large part of our family, and it would be forever changed with her passing. I decided to make a raised bed and plant a tomato plant in her honor. That tomato plant changed my life forever. I started looking up what to spray on my food to make it grow big and large. 1 bed became 2. 1 plant became 10. I then came across several things in this time period... This thing called Permaculture from this guy named Geoff Lawton. I picked up Bill Mollison and David Holgrem's "Permaculture One". This book changed me forever. So I moved past the fertilizers and decided that instead of focusing on this years plants, I would focus on NEXT YEARS SOIL. I started mulching, finding sources of manure. I discovered biochar. I started planting trees. Trees everywhere. What started as 2 peach and 2 pear trees turned over 1000 trees now, planted to permaculture 7-layer design. I have thousands of different plants, herbs, flowers, accumulators, confusers, all stitched together in a web of a living forest. After a few years I decided then that I would start documenting my journey, and inspire others to start planting trees also. So I made my channel, got my phone out, and started recording some cold hardy permaculture stuff, because there isn't enough of it out there. I now have so many people who have started food forests because they have seen my videos. I am now doing for others what Geoff, Bill, David did for me. And so the snowball continues. Many of my watchers are starting their own channels and documenting their journeys - and the army is being built. The army that humanity needs. One that plants trees for the future. One that creates their own legacy. And this is going to sound crazy, but when I am out in my food forest, I can feel my grandmother watching me. I can feel her all around me. I just wish she could have seen what I've done when she was still here. I hope she knows what an inspiration she was for me. And that my life is forever changed for having her in it. I too started gardening because of the loss of a loved one - and it has changed me to my very core. Hopefully I can show people cold climate permaculture the way that you can show from a warmer climate. I just love that such an artistically inclined person as yourself has decided to make permaculture videos. You have quickly become one of my favorite channels.

"Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better"

Dear Mr. Weedy Garden. I love the way you show snd let me/ us feel the/your story. I am crying at the moment at my kitchen table. The moment when Geoff said: „Yes, I would love too.“ It hit me soooo hard deep in the heart. I love your work. Your passion and your way. Be blessed with tousends of moments of sinchronicity. 🐋💙 -Sorry for my english - speaking works better than writing

That was the perfect way to experience two wonderful people meeting and conspiring to do more great things together.

You are my "church"...Preach on

2 of my favorite people combined...kabooooooom! This is incredible.

Chills down my spine! This channel is like sweet rain on my skin.

what a blessing we have in Geoff

That’s a step in the right direction. Annual gardens come and go, trees are for beyond tomorrow. I’ve binged watched Geoff’s videos and planted 100 fruit trees in my backyard. Still adding to it every weekend, I’m 3 years into it. It’s true that once you see the connection between food independence, nature and quality of life, you can’t unsee it. P.S. Get some chickens for your veggie compost and a bit of bonus fertilizer to kick start the young trees.

"Be part of the solution." ❤️❤️❤️

The Green Power Connection is Getting Stronger, Deeper, Broader, Greener!!! All my Love and Respect to u guys!!!!

Wonderful to wake up to a new Weedy Garden video including Geoff and his dreamy food forest. Thank you

I’ve been a permaculture designer for almost 30 years. Welcome to the tribe

🏐psychology, intuition, psyche..🏐 remember exhale, remember drinking water maintain healthy weights. Great video.

Such a magical way to start my day good morning mate.

Lovely ~ I did Geoff's online Permaculture Design Course a few years ago and it profoundly transformed my life for the better. Great move Weedy 😀👍🌳

Amazing! You just happened upon Zaytuna! If I could go anywhere to learn from anyone I would go there to learn from Geoff! Wow. Thank you for sharing!

important point: people eat too much carbohydrate, means cereals . that means more vegetable, fruits, seeds are more suitable for our health. permaculture also in this aspect is the right way.

"When your heart is working, well you're connected to everything", how true!!!

Wow, an Eureka moment! I felt joy for you!

When you find the path, there are no wrong paths, only a journey 💖 cheers mate.

You got a tour under heavy rain on your first visit with the man himself. Geoff surely a super special person.

🥺WOW😢 I think I found my tribe💕 Namaste 😌 🙏

What a lovely thought... we are creating paradise on Earth 💛

The universe is resonating with you! Your obviously awake and you can manifest whatever you want!👍 It gave me a tear in the eye when you met Geoff.

Beautiful video content and way of telling a story.

Going vegan and starting my food forest's after the birth of my children, is the best thing I have done.

That big tree is gorgeous and divine. One of Gods beautiful creation.

Jeff... you are no 1 permaculture guru in the globe..... and good passionate... welcome to my food forest Jeff...

a divine meeting of souls.

Crazy story😂 we ended up 10 miles from Wendy Howard, haven't met her yet though but we will. Thanks for your great films!

Finally two wonderful people meet each other.

Linear time is incredible sometimes. When all that stuff comes together like magic.

got the chills when you asked the question if Geoff wanted to come and help you in your garden and saw his smile!

Imagine just stumbling upon Geoff Lawton when driving around in your area...

Both of you are amazing! Was meant to be. What a beautiful, beautiful video!

When you are on your soul path the universe lines up for you! Synchronicity!

Geoff is a special mentor to me as well as his permaculture tribe! Weedy has taken what I have been learning and delivered it in top shelf professional calming loving videos.

So amazing that you stumbled upon Geoff a world renowned permaculturist and amazing teacher. You will learn so much through his teachings and observations. So happy for your discovery a Weedy Garden. Happy food forest planning and planting

This is what I love about your channel. It goes well beyond any gardening tips or how-to. It's synchronicity with life, Earth, each other.

Such a wonderful experience. ❤️ I'm over here in the southeastern portion of the United States, laying the groundwork for a food forest on a much smaller scale. This was inspirational for me on so many levels, not only in healing this small parcel of earth, but in healing myself as well. Thank you so much for this.

"Right place at the right time"...🕊

Some things are just meant to be. Much blessings :)

These are wonderful videos to educate those of us trying to grow our own. I am a subscriber now!

Geoff Lawton is THE MAN!

Wow! Geoff's knowledge and your production skills... dream team :)

I bought 30 acres in Costa Rica last year. 70+ fruit trees. It’s almost like heaven. Making the move full time in the next year or two

Here in Germany it's mid winter. I just recovered from the bad C virus. This is my first day with a negative test and I will go- straight to my garden, and find out how I can install some permaculture and more wilderness there.This was so inspiring- Thank you for sharing all this, David and Geoff.

I love that part of Northern Rivers. Spent a lot of time there. It really is paradise! 💜

Just great, just beautiful… awesome!!!

Welcome to the world of permaculture and Food Forests. God bless you mqn

Great video, I'm excited to see your food forest, awesome 👍.

This video is calming my mind. Absolutely great. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This was so beautiful.. I cried,🇿🇦♥️

Geoff is the guru🌈😎🙏

Permaculture is the way to go, Geoff is THE permaculture genius. It is the solution to our environmental concerns. It is unfortunate that the vast majority of people cannot understand this, most people cling to their existing lives, resisting the change. Thank you for this video, Geoff is very inspiring. I wish I could participate in the solution to humanity's problems.

My appreciation for your steady voice of truth grows with every piece of content you post. Thank you for following your bliss. Wonderful example in these times.

"Be part of the solution". This is a very wonderful quote, thank you very much sir.

I love the last comment “when the student is ready, the teacher appears” life, a series of lessons, none greater than going back to the source, soil building, water harvest, growing your own food, caring for yourself, everyone and the earth. I’m about to embark on food forest too in Spain, I will follow you and Geoff with interest 🙏😎

Hey bro,, Geoff is a great teacher I had my PDC back in 2019 with Geoff at Jordan,, it was my best times ever.. thanks for sharing this video

How exciting 🤗

Your voice make my more calmer then my doctor and my drugs. Ty watch every video you have today! always will be here for me! be safe

I came across your channel when Geoff Lawton shared your first video to his facebook page. He is my permaculture hero. I am SO excited that he was in this video. I'd love to visit Zaytuna Farm one day. Such an amazing opportunity you had to go there. Thanks for sharing!!

What a story teller … wow 😮

Watching this from the frozen Canadian planes makes me so sad. I am still fighting to find my garden... I am glad someone has a chance of paradise. A big hug and all my best wishes

Two of my very favourites meet. Synchronicity without a doubt

I'm strapped in for the ride weedy my man, I can't wait to see where you take that garden on the hill of yours! Truly inspirational. Peace and love my good man.

Isn't it miraculous, how taking the wrong turn can bring you to exactly where you want to be (without even knowing that before)

Wow! You took a wrong turn and met Jeff Lawton!!!🙌🔥❤️ That’s Devine design!❤️❤️❤️

Watching this during a smoke sesh then weeding my garden this guy is the Bob Ross of gardening, so calming 👍🏻👍🏻

Respect to you brother...but this is proof that some people can fall in a sewer and come up with a trout in each hand!

New South Wales Is absolutely beautiful.

7:42 The Before / After in Jordan (the Greening The Desert Project) - with the note "Geoff Was Here" .... what a legacy.

What a remarkable gift of storytelling as well as your extraodinary gift of videography! You've captured our hearts and imagination. Time to create a food forest!

The universe has spoken

Thank u weedy gardener, u lucky one, meeting geoff Lawton by accident. He is my inspiration....and now u are too. Lets all be inspiration to our world. Namaste.

I love Jeff. But you and the beautiful video's you put out, are truly the best I've ever, ever seen!

Synchronicity indeed. You know the cool thing about Synchronicity is that as much as we perceive it from where we stand in life, there is always so much more going on in the world that we don't yet know about, but effects us and is effected by us. I my journey has led me here. I knew I was in the right place and I was waiting for the lightbulb to click on and tell me how all I've been learning is going to come together. And then I watched you find Geoff the way you did. Without this video I would not be going where I am now. I emailed asking about the online course and mentioned I was bummed about only recently discovering your page, Geoff's institute, and all of this Permaculture/Food Forest idea. To my great surprise they said I could start the online program late and enroll now. Wow....Just wow. This is just the beginning. Thank you for sharing and for being the kind guy who loves to share and shares to love.

Wonderful!! Thank you ! I watch your videos many times but this time I share it with some volunteers of Save Soil Conscious Planet movement. Earth Buddy

This guy is doing what exactly I do want !!

You are a good teacher, Geoff. Alhamdulillah.

Thank you Mr Weedy .Be the solution has been a mantra of mine for a while now , a difficult task at times,your content reinforces my resolve .thank you again sir .

Geoff is amazing. I've been following him for probably ten years

because of you and your channel l really inspired my self and find my mind in peace lm hoping that you will be succeed in your passion.

It was meant to be👌🏽. Thank you both for sharing this kismet experience 🌱🌲

Hi we have really been enjoying your show. Loving your photos and your energy. I'm am so very excited that you have met Geoff Lawton we have been following him for years. You will be able to reach more people with THE ANSWER. looking forward to seeing the results. Leonie

I am SO excited 😍 I spend every spare breathing minute watching permaculture!, especially Zaytuna Farm

I love that I usually have RU-vid on auto play. But when one of your videos come on...I feel like I’m drawn into a meditative state. Everything else just falls away❤️

That's some beautiful bro love right there. The stars have aligned for a reason...

:"You really are what you eat and if you don't know what you eat, you don't know who you are..."

So peaceful ... insightful and entertaining at the same time. Amazing.

I kinda teared up when Geoff agreed to design your food forest! Congratulations and i am looking forward seeing you two work together!

What a guy ❤