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Tips on How to Handle Imposter Syndrome...and January.It's the doldrums of January. Christmas has passed. Deer season is over and I didn't get a deerAlthough I love the snow. I can't do anything when it's zero degrees outside and 25 mph wind like it is today. After shoveling 2 foot snow drifts on 60 feet of driveway, it has now drifted over again.Like many of you, I'm starting to get the seed catalogs and I'm starting to plan my garden, even though I really need to stay in the moment and embrace this season.We live in a world where we want permanence, but we buy stuff that breaks - and we do it on purpose.So this episode is about how to Embrace the Suck.(military slang) To consciously accept or appreciate something that is extremely unpleasant but unavoidable.And even though I've been at this for two years, I still struggle with Imposter Syndrome once in a while. So what is Imposter Syndrome? It's especially affects entrepreneurs. It's that self-doubt. It's that thinking: “you're not good enough”.It's thinking that “I'm not an expert and I feel like I'm going to get called out on it.”Way back in episode 11, we did an episode on Imposter Syndrome.Here are some tips on how you can Embrace the Suck, whether you're an entrepreneur or whether you're not:Look back and on your wins and celebrate them.Embrace the Suck and learn from your losses. A lot of the times the losses are just bad timing. Or it means that you need to tweak something, you need to adjust, you need to change.Ask yourself - "what can I learn from this?"If you're an entrepreneur, diversify. We are all stuck in a one-income mindset and that's not how it works. In a side hustle, that's not how it works. In entrepreneurship, you need to have multiple income streams.And the best tip is to Rest. And at this time, where it's the downtime, the doldrums of January: Plan. Everybody thinks that the nursery guy or the farmer are sitting around doing nothing at this time of year. But if you talk to anyone, like Akiva Silver from Twisted Tree Farms, they're doing planning and they might use this time to also do marketing and write a book. They're doing something, they're not just sitting around. Sure it's not as busy as summertime, but it has a season, it has a place.Free your mindset - Turn Off the BS.Episode website: https://thrivingthefuture.com/januaryIf you like this unique topic, shoot us a tip on Venmo @ThrivingtheFuture or CashApp $ThrivingtheFuture. Or join the Thriving Patreon at Patreon.com/ThrivingtheFuture.Sponsors:Strong Roots resources at strongrootsresources.comGrow Nut Trees - Chestnuts, elderberry, elderberry cuttings, comfrey crowns, adapted to the Midwest. https://GrowNutTrees.com.Thriver News - Thriving Community News, without the Noise at ThriverNews.comWill Horvath of Permaculture Apprentice has opened up his ​Permaculture Farm Design Course and it is HALF price for the next week.​ Get it for $197 now through Jan-26. Check it out.

Welcome to "The Schoolhouse Life" podcast, where we explore the wonders of nature, sustainable living, and the wisdom of trees. In this episode, join us as we delve into the world of trees with the incredible Akiva Silver, renowned for his work and insights, particularly highlighted in his major book, "Trees of Power." Discover the secrets of harnessing the potential of trees on your homestead, learning about the unique ways they can enhance your ecosystem and create a thriving habitat. Akiva Silver shares his journey into the realm of wilderness survival, primitive skills, and the realization that nature's abundance often thrives on the edges of civilization. Get ready for an enlightening conversation about holistic management, the art of planting magnetic trees that draw in wildlife, and transforming disturbed areas into thriving ecosystems. Whether you're an avid homesteader, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about sustainable living, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn how trees can be powerful allies in creating a more vibrant and sustainable world. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact trees can have on our lives. Subscribe, share, and join us on "The Schoolhouse Life" podcast for more episodes exploring the beauty and wisdom found in the natural world.

 This is part two of the conversation started last week with Akiva Silver. Co-owner of Twisted Tree nursery and homestead. If you haven't yet heard the first part, you can find the link in the show notes for this episode on the website at regenerativeskills.com You'll remember from last week that one of the first projects I encourage people to do when starting any land based project is to start a plant nursery. Not only will you start the long process of coaxing plants into maturity which is worth beginning as soon as possible, but you'll also learn valuable plant care and propagation in the process. Planting your own nursery can also save you money when you eventually begin planting out your design, and if you enjoy it enough and can find a market for saplings and seedlings, you can make good money selling nursery stock as well. There are also real advantages to growing your plants in the soil and environment where they'll live so they get the chance to acclimate rather than suffer a harsh adjustment from the heated greenhouse and chemical fertilisers so common in most plant nurseries.    In the first portion of this episode we dove into how Akiva first began to propagate trees and his transition into making a business out of it and supporting his family by growing plants. We also got into all kinds of propagation methods and where and how to find the best materials for growing nursery stock. This week I'll conclude this interview by exploring how to build a business around growing the plants you love, improving your soil enough that you can eliminate fertilisers and other inputs, the maintenance and care of your nursery through the different seasons, and the sales and marketing side of the business. 

After the last few weeks of focus on the intricacies of Holistic management and building community in agriculture, I wanted to go back to some technical information on specific farming enterprises.  One of the most common questions I get asked from listeners and clients who are starting new projects is about where to begin. Those of you familiar with permaculture will know of the common advice to live and wait a full year on your site before beginning to design and implement your vision. This time of observation and information gathering can be essential to avoiding common mistakes and preparing your place and design adequately to begin, but it can be frustrating for many people who just want to get started. For that reason, one of the first projects I encourage people to do is to start a plant nursery. Not only will you start the long process of coaxing plants into maturity which is worth beginning as soon as possible, but you'll also learn valuable plant care and propagation in the process. Planting your own nursery can also save you money when you eventually begin planting out your design, and if you enjoy it enough and can find a market for saplings and seedlings, you can make good money selling nursery stock as well. There are also real advantages to growing your plants in the soil and environment where they'll live so they get the chance to acclimate rather than suffer a harsh adjustment from the heated greenhouse and chemical fertilisers so common in most plant nurseries.  In order to get a better understanding of just how easy and enjoyable it can be to start a nursery, I spoke with Akiva Silver who owns and operates Twisted Tree Farm, a homestead, nut orchard, and nursery located in Spencer, New York, where he grows around 20,000 trees per year using practices that go beyond organic. His background is in foraging, wilderness survival, and primitive skills. He has been observing nature intensively for the last 20 years, and cultivating a deep appreciation for life in that time.  This is a longer episode for this show and it's packed with useful and practical information so I've split it into two episodes. This first one dives into how Akiva first began to propagate trees and his transition into making a business out of it and supporting his family by growing plants. We also get into all kinds of propagation methods and where and how to find the best materials for growing nursery stock. Next week I'll conclude this interview by exploring how to build a business around growing the plants you love, improving your soil enough that you can eliminate fertilisers and other inputs, the maintenance and care of your nursery through the different seasons, and the sales and marketing side of the business. 

Join us for our discussion with Linh Aven, regenerative farmer and chef extraordinaire. Linh has a fascinating background in both molecular biology and gastronomy, which she applies to her current practice as a regenerative farmer. Today we learn about her story and how it brought her to forest farming in Nottingham, New Hampshire. In today's episode, we cover a wide variety of topics including the layout and design of Dandelion Forest Farm, what a csa box from the farm looks like, the agroforestry products Linh has been working on, Linh's farm to table dinner series, and much more. You can find Linh on instagram and facebook at @dandelionforestfarm, and us on instagram at @forestgardenpodcast. Linh's links: https://www.dandelionforestfarm.com/ Links to topics discussed in the episode: https://route9cooperative.com/ https://www.regenerativedesigngroup.com/ http://www.twisted-tree.net/ (Akiva Silver) https://www.perfectcircle.farm/ (Buzz Ferver) https://www.eco59.com/ (CT local ecotype project) https://edgewood-nursery.com/ (Aaron Parker, local ecotype seed) https://www.riverhillsharvest.com/ (American Elderberry) https://www.facebook.com/BigRiverFriend/ (Big River Chestnuts, Jono Neiger) https://www.foragersharvest.com/store/p240/HickoryNutOil.html (Sam Thayer, hickory nut oil) https://www.yellowbud.farm/ (Jesse Marksohn + co., hickory nut oil) https://northeastpermaculture.org/ (PAN)

My guest today is Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm in Spencer, New York. He joins me to talk about his life and the experiences that lead to his book Trees of Power from Chelsea Green Publishing. You can find Akiva, his farm, and work at twisted-tree.net and you can find his book, Trees of Power, at chelseagreen.com. Resources Twisted Tree Farm Trees of Power (Chelsea Green) Tom Brown Jr. Tracking School The Graves Tree - Arthur Graves Chestnuts Empire Chestnut Company (Route 9 Cooperative) Related Interview: Foraging with Sam Thayer

Akiva Silver has been studying and working with nature for the past 20 years. His endeavors have ranged from primitive wilderness survival to planting and maintaining diverse fruit and nut orchards, and to running his nursery business at Twisted Tree Farm. Akiva raises tens of thousands of trees every year, propagating from seeds and cuttings. He is an avid forager and observer of wildlife. Akiva has written three books, Trees of Power, The Conversation, and The Ocean of Dreams. In this episode… An approach to creating change through inspiration and alternative solutions rather than opposition…Bringing opposition to those in service only to self can interrupt their agenda, but building new and better systems lays the groundwork for change from a place of love. What we put our focus on often grows, and that includes world problems as well as alternative solutions. One alternative solution Akiva has been working on is cooking oil…using the oft-maligned bitternut hickory as a source of cooking oil, instead of relying on an annual monocrop like canola whose production creates a biological desert on the land. The story about Akiva's experience with wilderness and survival skills, how the guilt of taking from the earth, the plant and animal bodies to fuel his own body, was transformed into gratitude, paired with a realization that we are part of nature and the carbon cycle, we have the same value and right to be here…”you are taking life to have life. Something is killed for you to have energy. When I kill a deer and eat it, I have that energy in my body. What I do with that energy matters more to me when I remember this.” You can take that energy and wallow in self pity and self doubt, or you can take that life in order to create beauty and kindness and propagate life. A certain responsibility enters the picture. The joy of doing work that is directed by the seasons, the patterns of nature, instead of by a human schedule. “Having an attitude of curiosity would lead to a totally different world” The best way to be mentally healthy and happy is to know that you have a purpose, know that you're helping others…finding how you can be of service is the best thing you can do for yourself and the world. Resources Twisted Tree Farm website and nursery online store Akiva Silver - Twisted Tree Farm YouTube channel Trees of Power, The Conversation, and The Ocean of Dreams by Akiva Silver Sam Thayer's Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants of Eastern and Central North America; The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants; and Nature's Garden: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants by Samuel Thayer Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden by Lee Reich Books by Robert Moss

Welcome back everyone. This is part two of the conversation started last week with Akiva Silver. Co-owner of Twisted Tree nursery and homestead. If you haven't yet heard the first part, you can find the link in the show notes for this episode on the website at regenerativeskills.com You'll remember from last week that one of the first projects I encourage people to do is to start a plant nursery. Not only will you start the long process of coaxing plants into maturity which is worth beginning as soon as possible, but you'll also learn valuable plant care and propagation in the process. Planting your own nursery can also save you money when you eventually begin planting out your design, and if you enjoy it enough and can find a market for saplings and seedlings, you can make good money selling nursery stock as well. There are also real advantages to growing your plants in the soil and environment where they'll live so they get the chance to acclimate rather than suffer a harsh adjustment from the heated greenhouse and chemical fertilisers so common in most plant nurseries.  In order to get a better understanding of just how easy and enjoyable it can be to start a nursery, I spoke with Akiva Silver who owns and operates Twisted Tree Farm, a homestead, nut orchard, and nursery located in Spencer, New York, where he grows around 20,000 trees per year using practices that go beyond organic. His background is in foraging, wilderness survival, and primitive skills. He has been observing nature intensively for the last 20 years, and cultivating a deep appreciation for life in that time.  In the first portion of this episode we dove into how Akiva first began to propagate trees and his transition into making a business out of it and supporting his family by growing plants. We also got into all kinds of propagation methods and where and how to find the best materials for growing nursery stock. This week I'll conclude this interview by exploring how to build a business around growing the plants you love, improving your soil enough that you can eliminate fertilisers and other inputs, the maintenance and care of your nursery through the different seasons, and the sales and marketing side of the business.  In the lead up to the Holiday season, my good friends at Chelsea Green publishing have offered to give away two copies of Akiva's book “Trees of Power” to our listeners in Europe. If you live anywhere in the Euro zone or the UK you can win your own copy by joining the Regenerative Skills Discord server and messaging me that you want to win a copy of the book. I'll be selecting two people by the end of the week when the second half of this episode is released, so you've still got plenty of time. This is a great way to shortcut a little portion of your Holiday shopping to sign up and send me a message right away. Join the discord discussion channel to answer the weekly questions and learn new skills with the whole community Links: http://www.twisted-tree.net/ https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/trees-of-power/

After the last few weeks of focus on the intricacies of Holistic management and building community in agriculture, I wanted to go back to some technical information on specific farming enterprises.  One of the most common questions I get asked from listeners and clients who are starting new projects is about where to begin. Those of you familiar with permaculture will know of the common advice to live and wait a full year on your site before beginning to design and implement your vision. This time of observation and information gathering can be essential to avoiding common mistakes and preparing your place and design adequately to begin, but it can be frustrating for many people who just want to get started. For that reason, one of the first projects I encourage people to do is to start a plant nursery. Not only will you start the long process of coaxing plants into maturity which is worth beginning as soon as possible, but you'll also learn valuable plant care and propagation in the process. Planting your own nursery can also save you money when you eventually begin planting out your design, and if you enjoy it enough and can find a market for saplings and seedlings, you can make good money selling nursery stock as well. There are also real advantages to growing your plants in the soil and environment where they'll live so they get the chance to acclimate rather than suffer a harsh adjustment from the heated greenhouse and chemical fertilisers so common in most plant nurseries.  In order to get a better understanding of just how easy and enjoyable it can be to start a nursery, I spoke with Akiva Silver who owns and operates Twisted Tree Farm, a homestead, nut orchard, and nursery located in Spencer, New York, where he grows around 20,000 trees per year using practices that go beyond organic. His background is in foraging, wilderness survival, and primitive skills. He has been observing nature intensively for the last 20 years, and cultivating a deep appreciation for life in that time.  This is a longer episode for this show and it's packed with useful and practical information so I've split it into two episodes. This first one dives into how Akiva first began to propagate trees and his transition into making a business out of it and supporting his family by growing plants. We also get into all kinds of propagation methods and where and how to find the best materials for growing nursery stock. Next week I'll conclude this interview by exploring how to build a business around growing the plants you love, improving your soil enough that you can eliminate fertilisers and other inputs, the maintenance and care of your nursery through the different seasons, and the sales and marketing side of the business.  In the lead up to the Holiday season, my good friends at Chelsea Green publishing have offered to give away two copies of Akiva's book “Trees of Power” to our listeners in Europe. If you live anywhere in the Euro zone or the UK you can win your own copy by joining the Regenerative Skills Discord server and messaging me that you want to win a copy of the book. I'll be selecting two people by the end of the week when the second half of this episode is released, so you've still got plenty of time. This is a great way to shortcut a little portion of your Holiday shopping to sign up and send me a message right away.  Join the discord discussion channel to answer the weekly questions and learn new skills with the whole community Links: http://www.twisted-tree.net/ https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/trees-of-power/

Chestnuts roasting in an ideological fire! Colleen shares the history of Castanea dentata, a once ubiquitous, now virtually extinct species that has become an unlikely sticking point in the controversy over genetically modified organisms. But first, we talk about late season burnout, and COLLEEN’S FORTHCOMING BOOK! (Stay tuned for news about book release!) PS. Leah will be presenting a free lecture to the Native Plant Society of Williamson County, “Landscaping with Native Plants: Ten Design Principles for Home Gardeners” on June 10 at 7pm, via Zoom. Sign up and learn more here. Support us by joining our Patreon! And drop us a line at www.horticulturati.com  Mentioned in this episode: Akiva Silver; The Sierra Club’s paper on Chestnuts; Truth Out’s article by Anne Petermann; The Genetic Literacy Project’s podcast on biotech and chestnuts; SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s Petition for Determination of Nonregulated Status for Blight-Tolerant Darling 58 American Chestnut; and the American Chestnut Foundation.

On this 133rd episode of the Root Simple podcast Kelly and I talk to Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm, described in his author bio as a “homestead, nut orchard and nursery located in Spencer, New York where he grows around 20,000 trees a year using practices that go beyond organic.” Akiva’s background is in […]

Akiva Silver is the owner of Twisted Tree Farm in New York, where he raises over 20,000 individual trees annually — no small feat as a sole proprietor!Earlier this year, Akiva published Trees of Power: Ten Essential Arboreal Allies via Chelsea Green, and this is one of those books that, for me, strikes a perfect balance between the practical and the philosophical. You’ll learn not just how but why to foster co-creative relationships with some of the world’s most generous and abundant tree species, whether your desired outcome is fruit, nuts, fuel, timber, or medicine.Or: what if there was no desired outcome at all? What if the true value of working with trees was to be found simply in the daily unfolding of life in all its beautiful complexity? Understanding that “the good life” is located in the Here and Now, how do we fully embrace the present moment and eschew delaying gratification for years or decades as we wait for our tree crops to bear fruit?I think Akiva’s story offers us a lovely lesson in the art of contentment: working for today, not tomorrow.

Akiva Silver shares his passion for growing chestnut trees in addition to everything you want to know about chestnuts. 

Akiva Silver has a background in wilderness survival and nature awareness. He holds a deep appreciation for wildlife and trees. Akiva runs Twisted Tree Farm, 20 acres of diverse orchards and a nursery. The nursery provides Akiva and his family … Continue reading →

Having trees as partners in farming projects. In This Podcast: Akiva Silver spent years observing and learning from nature. He discusses how to partner with trees, talks about his new book, and shares some of his favorite trees. Listen in to learn about the different functions of trees, all the amazing ways we can use Hickory trees, and how to use some of the lesser know varieties in really cool ways. He also shares what it looks like to raise 20,000 trees in a year and when he prefers to grow from seed vs cuttings.  Don't miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updatesor visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Akiva owns and operates his 20-acre Twisted Tree Farm, a homestead, nut orchard, and nursery near the Finger Lakes Region of New York.  There he grows around 20,000 trees per year that are raised naturally without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides.  Akiva is the author of Trees of Power, Ten Essential Arboreal Allies, released this month in paperback through our friends at Chelsea Green Publishing.  He is dedicated to growing healthy trees, food, and family.  Go to www.urbanfarm.org/twistedtree for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests. This contest period is expired.  440: Akiva Silver on Working with Trees as Allies

My guest today is Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm in Spencer, New York. He joins me to talk about his life and the experiences that lead to his new book Trees of Power from Chelsea Green Publishing. Starting with his beginning as a tracker and forager, we move into his work on getting his […] The post 1908 – Trees of Power with Akiva Silver appeared first on The Permaculture Podcast.

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast My guest today is Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm in Spencer, New York. He joins me to talk about his life and the experiences that lead to his new book Trees of Power from Chelsea Green Publishing. Starting with his beginning as a tracker and forager, we move into his work on getting his farm started, and some of his favorite trees. Among those, we dig in deep about chestnuts and hickories. We also touch on what we mean by the word farm. Creating his families on-farm income on three-quarters of an acre. How foraging and tending the land extends the space we might consider our farm. How we can harvest more food than we can imagine by going to those places and spaces where others might not consider looking for food. Akiva also shares the joy of propagation and the many ways we can do this from cuttings to grafting to layering, and how we can significantly diversify our plant genetics by growing out our selection from seeds. Whether you are growing, planting, or just enjoy trees, there is a lot to learn from this interview. Trees of Power Giveaway You can find Akiva, his farm, and work at twisted-tree.net and you can find his book, Trees of Power, at chelseagreen.com. You'll find links to those and many of the resources Akiva mentioned, such as Empire Chestnut Company, in the Resources section of the show notes. Though Akiva runs a farm that propagates thousands and thousands of trees each year, what stands out for me is the passion that comes through in his voice from his connection to Earth that he developed that through foraging and tracking. His experience shows that we can use these skills as a way to foster and deepen that connection. I feel that doing this is essential because we need to love something to care for it. If we can have that experience at a younger age, it can lead to a lifetime of meaningful action on our part to take responsibility for our choice and the impact on Earth, other people, and our ability to return the surplus. Foraging is one of the best skills for this that we can learn, and also share with others, especially children. Time and time again I see this in my own kids, as my daughter seeks out violets and my son the brambles, to harvest flower and berries from the yard or when we go for a hike. It instilled a curiosity to wonder what this mushroom is, and can they eat it? To borrow my camera to take a picture so we can find out more about that little bush we've never seen before. This started when they were pre-school age and continues now as they prepare for their pre-teen years. Anyone can benefit from learning to forage. As a hobby, it is simple and low-cost that can reap incredible rewards and is worth taking your time to, even if it's only for a few hours on a couple of weekends a year. If you'd like to learn more about foraging, though I know some great foragers locally, the best person working in our broader region of the United States and writing about their experiences is Sam Thayer. As Akiva mentioned, Sam wrote the forward to Trees of Power and has appeared on The Permaculture Podcast in the past. His books are just incredible and take you through many of the different ways you can make use of a wide selection of plants, beyond only the edible parts. Even if you don't live in areas where the particular plants he details grow, his thoughts on foraging ethics and what to consider while walking the land make each book worth much more than the cover price. Sam Thayer is at foragersharvest.com, and you can find a link to our interview below. Donate online to the Winter to Spring Fundraiser Along the way on this or any of your journeys, if I can ever help, please let me know. Email: Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast From here the next interview is a conversation with Tim Krahn about the essentials of Rammed Earth construction. Until then, spend each day creating the world you want to live in by foraging, propagating trees, and taking care of Earth, your self, and each other. Resources Twisted Tree Farm Trees of Power (Chelsea Green) Tom Brown Jr. Tracking School The Graves Tree - Arthur Graves Chestnuts Empire Chestnut Company (Route 9 Cooperative) Interview: Foraging with Sam Thayer

This live episode features Patricia’s interview with Akiva Silver, owner of the Twisted Tree Farm, whose new book explores how farmers can use trees to improve their land, help climate and diversify their income. Mark…Continue ReadingLSS 56: St. Patrick’s day special episode with beer, clover, trees and Irish scientists

This live episode features Patricia’s interview with Akiva Silver, owner of the Twisted Tree Farm, whose new book explores how farmers can use trees to improve their land, help climate and diversify their income. Mark…Continue ReadingLSS 56: St. Patrick’s day special episode with beer, clover, trees and Irish scientists

Donate to The Permaculture Podcast Online: via PayPal Venmo: @permaculturepodcast Today's guests are Ryan Rising, of Permaculture Action Network, and Leah Song, of Rising Appalachia, who join me to talk about how they use the work on-stage and off to organize communities to participate in a permaculture action day. How they blend permaculture and activism with music and merriment. From their experience bringing together more than 13,000 people to over 90 action days, they share how we can learn more, get involved, and make a difference. You can find Ryan's work at permacultureaction.org and Leah at risingappalachia.com. Donate Online to the Winter to Spring Fundraiser Though I interviewed Jasmine Saavedra about the Permaculture Action Tour in 2015, it was my friends in Kentucky—whom you've heard in the in-person conversations recorded at the Clear Creek Schoolhouse—who helped get this conversation together. Thank you, Leah Van Winkle and Michael Beck for helping to set all this up. What I'm left with stepping away from this conversation is a reminder of David Fleming's Lean Logic and how in those pages he calls on the need for celebration and carnival if we plan to have a joyous and bountiful future. But, we can have that now, and Ryan and Leah and all the rest are working on making this a possibility. The first is through the permaculture action days. We can take this further, however, through related movements like slow music or slow food and celebrate and enjoy the bounties of life and our ability to share a space or a plate with others, a part of our everyday lives and ongoing rituals. This is social permaculture in motion, working with people so they can work the land. As they care for one another, they can care for Earth. If you are an organizer, or just interested, get in touch with the Permaculture Action Network and see what you can do to create or join with one of the regional hubs. Look for the artists, artisans, and allies that can come together and share the surplus with one another. Need help along the way? Get in touch. Email: The Permaculture Podcast Write: The Permaculture Podcast The Permaculture Podcast From here the next conversation is with Akiva Silver, as we sit down to talk about his new book, Trees of Power, as well as foraging and the power of Chestnuts and Hickories. Also, I'd like to thank Dusty Eddy for editing the interview audio for this episode. I'm considering bringing him on as the full-time engineer for the show, so let me know what you think about this more conversational approach to the editing that he took. Until then, spend each day creating the world you want to live in by organizing within your communities, celebrating with music, and taking care of Earth, yourself, and each other. Resources Permaculture Action Network Rising Appalachia The Slow Music Movement (Huffington Post) Lead to Life Extinction Rebellion Sonic Bloom Festival 

Akiva Silver has a background in wilderness survival and nature awareness. He holds a deep appreciation for wildlife and trees. Akiva runs Twisted Tree Farm, 20 acres of diverse orchards and a nursery. The nursery provides Akiva and his family … Continue reading →

For the second interview of a short segment on Nursery production, Akiva Silver of Twisted Tree Farm joins me to talk the details of his nursery production. We get really into the details in this episode so if you're looking to get started growing out chestnuts, apples, persimmons, pawpaws, you'll love this one. Links: Twisted Tree Farm Starting a Nursery Business

Learn more at permaculturevoices.com/127 Support the show at permaculturevoices.com/support Today, nearly two years after our first episode (permaculturevoices.com/63), I am picking up the conversation with Akiva. We cover a lot of subjects which we didn't cover in the previous episode including: Selling to wholesalers, selling trees online, shipping trees, and dealing with state regulations. In addition to the practical tips and techniques, you'll also get an update on how Akiva evolved as an entrepreneur... Because a lot has changed in the last few years for Akiva. In 2014 nursery sales were 50% Akiva's income, this year in 2016 Akiva expects all of his income to from his on site nursery. He no longer works away from home as a landscape.  He's a full time nursery man, and business owner. It's an awesome story of a small business, that just started on the side... Business continues to grow for Akiva and it's still a business that's literally rooted in loose, nutrient rich soil.  Akiva's small nursery business grows over 1000 trees on a half an acre.  Thousands of trees plant tightly together in loose, friable soil.  Very tight spacings that force trees to grow tall and straight in competition with their neighbors resulting in a lot of nursery stock that can be sold in the first year. How many people out there have some extra space where they could grow a few hundred trees?  Trees to use in the development of your own property or to sell.  If you sold each tree for $5 or $10, then we are talking about some significant money given the amount of space it takes.    It is simple, but it does take time, it is hard work.  We aren’t talking about any sort of gimmicks here.  It is about putting time, work, and care in to nurse these trees along to the point where you can sell them. One other point to take note of.  When we first talked back in 2014, Akiva was growing around 1000 tree's on half an acre.  Things have changed and he's now scaled up to 10,000 trees on an acre. That's a lot of trees, on not a lot of land.  But Akiva's making a go of it enjoying every step of the way. Learn more at permaculturevoices.com/127 Support the show at permaculturevoices.com/support

As my guest today Akiva Silver will explain, you can start a small scale nursery with very little space. Putting a lot of plants on really tight spacings;I mean A LOT of trees on REALLY tight spacings. When you hear it intuitively your first thought is probably, that's way too close. The trees will suffer and the roots will tangle up. But that is not the results that Akiva Silver has had. Akiva has a small nursery business where he grows over 1000 trees on a half an acre. Thousands of trees plant tightly together in loose, friable soil. Very tight spacings that force trees to grow tall and straight in competition with their neighbors resulting in a lot of nursery stock that can be sold in the first year.How many people out there have some extra space where they could grow a few hundred trees? Trees to use in the development of your own property or to sell. If you sold each tree for $5 or $10, then we are talking about some significant money given the amount of space it takes.It is simple, but it does take time, it is hard work. We aren't talking about any sort of gimmicks here. It is about putting time, work, and care in to nurse these trees along to the point where you can sell them. Show Notes: www.permaculturevoices.com/63