Urban Farming & Cold Climate Permaculture in Calgary Alberta

Can you do permaculture in an area that can be 0ºc (32ºf) in the morning, and 21ºc (68ºf) in the afternoon? What if growing days could see as much as 16 1/2 hours of sunlight in a day? These are some of the challenges of growing food in Calgary Alberta, and in this video you will learn how an urban farm can thrive in this climate!
In this video I interview Carmen and Christian from Urban Farm School. In this interview, we cover the high points of their property and classroom. On their property, they are demonstrating rainwater harvesting, no-till gardening, food forestry, rainwater harvesting, season extension and hail protection structures.
For more information on Urban Farm School go to:
www.urbanfarmschool.ca/
About Rob Avis and Verge Permaculture:
In less than 10 years, Rob & Michelle Avis left Calgary’s oil fields and retooled his engineering career to help clients and students design integrated systems for shelter, energy, water, waste and food, all while supporting local economy and regenerating the land. He’s now leading the next wave of permaculture education, teaching career-changing professionals to become eco-entrepreneurs with successful regenerative businesses. Learn more and connect with Rob & Michelle at vergepermaculture.ca/
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[@nathanwood33]

This is so cool. Bow that im out of the military. Im gonna take alot from this video. Thank you so much!

[@luke571]

Lovely people!!! I share your values and mindset. You're knowledgeable and good people.

[@raemckay]

Thanks for the work you do, Rob & Michelle. Thanks for the education and inspiration you provide. And thanks for boosting others like Carmen & Christian. Bright ideas and bright hope in a bleak winter and bleak outlook.

[@inthehousepresents1842]

This put the biggest smile on my face!! Your garden and relationship are both equally inspiring!!! ☺️ Thanks for this great video!!

[@frozentwiddlelump]

Having toured their incredible garden, the video only covers a fraction of some of the amazing things they've created and done. If you have the opportunity, I'd highly recommend setting up a visit and a tour - you will learn lots!

[@carara979]

My kinda way to live👍👏🏾🇨🇦

[@temperancemoon8888]

This needs more attention. I am so grateful this farm is in Calgary! THE Alex Community food hub in Forest Lawn in Calgary is a great example of more permaculture gardens in Calgary. I hope to see more and more of this. Thank you for this.

[@yukey2587]

My favourite kind of Permies...the kind with a glass in hand! Great to see you two and your systems! (now where's the bar....)

[@jennfowler8903]

Wow, very impressive!

[@NorthernHomestead]

Beautiful garden and people!

[@longarmsupplies]

Love them. Everyone needs a Mr. PISS in their lves...and I'd never even considered their shorter season.

[@Peace-nz3jx]

Thanks for informative knowledge everyone should know

[@paulasmith518]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for sharing your story! Wish i lived closer. OM Shanti

[@debramartell8531]

My first visit to your site and what a beautiful yard, so excited to look at all your videos, love all of your wood work, accessories that make your yard even more attractive, great job you guys just awesome !!!🐝🌺🌱

[@ChaosCustomsWood]

Carmen and Christian are awesome! Truly inspiring! So happy to have stumbled across this video

[@simasalic]

Lovely couple and lovely garden. So inspirering!

[@neilcalliou896]

I love these guys! Thanks for another awesome vid.

[@johnnyabdullah7528]

I know I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to stream newly released tv shows online?

[@theokieran5353]

@Johnny Abdullah i watch on FlixZone. You can find it by googling =)

[@levidemetrius6785]

@Theo Kieran Yea, been using FlixZone for since april myself :)

[@johnnyabdullah7528]

@Theo Kieran Thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service =) I really appreciate it!

[@theokieran5353]

@Johnny Abdullah No problem xD

[@PrairieJournals]

Adorable, love from Lethbridge🇨🇦💖

[@VergePermaculture]

Thanks!

[@debramartell8531]

I am here in Ottawa so I am assuming if you can grow many different plants in a challenging weather system, I will be able to also, hopefully my husband will build some structures for me like yours 😊

[@cvan7681]

That's awesome! I'm originally from Ottawa!

[@KarCar13]

I’m just North in Edmonton, an grow in back to eden style/ knf, just found your channel an look forward to signing up for your courses :)

[@Tess2474]

Love this video. Thanks so much for posting it.

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Great video beautiful garden you have thanks for sharing!👍✨

[@alliep1717]

Love this video. I think we live right around your area by the reservoir. :) Your garden looks absolutely stunning, would love to learn from you!

[@niquannewatson8495]

Love this video. Beautiful

[@alisonnewall1748]

Does the potato tower work? I’ve tried twice now with limited success.

[@ashiomaisu9469]

This is amazing! I love it!

[@ZymaPro]

Improperly Titled. This is an infomercial. More appropriately it should be titled Urban Farming & Cold Climate Permaculture School out of Calgary Alberta. No tips or education was given and so the title as is is misleading.