Permaculture is Common Sense ... for a world ... where sense is no longer common
For over a decade, I have been teaching permaculture all over the UK, Europe and India. Community forest gardens are my real passion. My approach blends practical skills with reggae rhythms, laughter, and a whole lot of common sense.
I believe permaculture is not just about gardening. It is about redesigning how we live, work together, and care for each other. Let me show you how.
Read my full story →Our work grows from these four interconnected pillars
Whole-systems thinking for land, home and community. Regenerative solutions that work with nature.
Learn more →Edible landscapes that work with nature, feeding wildlife, building soil health, and sequestering carbon.
Learn more →Governance for groups that want to self-organise fairly. My unique Socio-crazy approach.
Learn more →Networks, gatherings and shared projects weaving people into resilient, connected communities.
Learn more →Reggae rhythms meet permaculture wisdom. Each episode weaves together conscious music with short, practical introductions to designing regenerative lives.
♫ ♫ ♫ Sweet reggae music, interjected with conscious reasonings on permaculture ♫ ♫ ♫
Permaculture insights, course updates and regenerative inspiration delivered to your inbox once a month.
A note from Rakesh
I started this newsletter to share what I am learning, teaching and discovering in permaculture. From plant families and forest gardens to community building and regenerative living. Once a month, straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam.
Rakesh "Rootsman Rak" 🌱
Each month you will get
Plant family of the month
Deep dives into useful, edible and medicinal plant families
Permaculture insights
Reflections, observations and ideas from the field
Courses and workshops
Upcoming events and learning opportunities
Reggae pick of the month
Rakesh's favourite track because rhythm and roots go together
Resources and knowledge
Tools, designs and links from the knowledge base
