Resource List

List of Recommended Resources

Here you will find a list of other people’s articles, videos, books, organizations and podcasts.  We found these recommended resources valuable, and hope you will as well.  It starts with the recommended reading we suggest for studens before the start of the PDC.

Greenward Ho!

Greenward Ho!

This is the one and only place you can buy Hazel’s first book, Greenward Ho! Herbal Home Remedies; An Ecological Approach to Sustainable Health, by Tom Ward. First published 1990.

More information and purchasing.

Social Forestry

Social Forestry, by Hazel Vaarde (aka Hazel Ward)
published 2023

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Hazel’s Blog

Hazel’s Blog, Wild Tending with Hazel, can be seen on its own separate website.

Hazel’s Articles

Articles and Writings

Tomi Hazel Vaarde, aka Hazel Ward, was previously known as Tom Ward.  Some archival writings are authored by Tom.  Other writings are attributed to Hazel.  The collection includes many articles printed in Permaculture Magazine, previously known as the Permaculture Activist.  It seems we’ve all been around for awhile.

VIDEOS: Workshops, Talks, Stories

Videos & Recordings

Here you will find the collection of talks, workshops and interviews on video or sound recording.  It includes Hazel’s talks on keyline water systems, the annual storytelling, keynotes from the Northern California and Northwest Permaculture Convergences, an interview with Melanie on Acorns. and much more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Social Forestry
February 8-13, 2025
Our most popular and unique offering. 6 days in the woods with Hazel and friends.

Social Forestry Reunion
February 20-24, 2024
For alumni of Social Forestry course or internship only. If you didn’t receive an invitation, contact us.

Some great permaculture courses and events can be found at the website of the Permaculture Institute of North America Calendar.