Ross Mars's guest appearances

Ross Mars

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

All The Dirt  Gardening, Sustainability and Food

The Probiotic Life

Chris Ferreira

Elaine Ingham

Paul Barber

Peter McCoy

Joel Salatin

Geoff Lawton

Faye Arcaro

Sandor Katz

Dan Brisebois

Curtis Stone

Steve Gabriel

Paul Stamets

Jeff Lowenfels

Mary Beth Storjohann

MARK SHEPARD

OwlTail

In this episode we have a doctor of environmental science known to some as Dr. Greywater. Ross Mars is an author, a teacher and has 20 years experience in the field of greywater and wastewater. He’s the Managing Director of Water Installations, a company based here in Perth, W.A.He is also an accredited permaculture design teacher and teaches people how to teach permaculture.Listen in as Ross shares a bit of his journey and we discuss: the development of permaculture, greywater systems, Australian native herbs and medicinal plants, and how we can use water more effectively in our environment.This episode is a bit of an insight into how we use water here in Western Australia, but I think the principals can be utilised in any climate.Check out Ross’ work at:http://www.waterinstallations.com/http://www.redplanetplants.com.au/http://www.mundaringecostay.com/https://www.cfpermaculture.com.au/https://www.youtube.com/user/WaterInstallationsShow NotesFormative Experiences &amp; Background- grew up with orchards &amp; home-grown veggies- learned a lot while weeding the garden- first got into permaculture by tagging along with his wife to a course- studied biology and teaching- specialised in waste water for graduate research project- worked on introducing accredited permaculture training to Western Australia- discussion of permaculture courses- Ross is “Dr Greywater”- did lots of experiments &amp; thesis on greywater- discussion of greywater ecosystemsThe Future of Permaculture- Ross enjoys teaching others, especially those who go on to also teach people themselves- seeing a huge move of people learning to live more sustainably- vegetable seedlings are the most popular selling plant- understanding that you do have options- seeing change among mainstream farmersBacking It Up With Science- Ross is very keen to make sure what is being taught about permaculture is firmly based on science- when wanting to use herbs medicinally, find out what you can about the herb being tested so as to use it safely- much of current herb lore is anecdotal- working to get studies undertaken to test these claims- discussion of current testingsWater Filtration &amp; Soil- discussion about turning greywater into drinking water- passing water through some kind of filter, for ex. soil- if we get the soil right, we get the plants and the people healthy- when we build soil, we can create biological filters for our water- need to build water literacy among local populationsIn 50 Years, Ross Would Like to See…- desalination plants are not the way of the future- stormwater harvesting is beginning to be practised in Western Australia- government enforced grey water home systems- needs to be more moves to reuse all water on gardensWhat’s Happening Now?- discussion of water filtration in Kalamunda (area in Western Australia)- discussion of climate change in Australia, specifically the South West- “transition movement”: arose out of permaculture course in England, also spreading in Australia now, utilising urban areas to grow food and live more sustainably- turning chlorine pools into natural pools- discussion of setting up proper safety measures so water is completely safeLiving a Probiotic Life- planting a seed or cutting and watching it sprout- safeguarding family, teaching kids to grow food- great to see this happening in schools now- become involved in teaching others what you know!- books: Getting Started in Permaculture, The Basics of Permaculture Design, How To Permaculture Your Life- 2 dvds: RAPS - Remote Area Power Supplies

In this episode we have a doctor of environmental science known to some as Dr. Greywater. Ross Mars is an author, a teacher and has 20 years experience in the field of greywater and wastewater. He’s the Managing Director of Water Installations, a company based here in Perth, W.A.He is also an accredited permaculture design teacher and teaches people how to teach permaculture. Listen in as Ross shares a bit of his journey and we discuss: the development of permaculture, greywater systems, Australian native herbs and medicinal plants, and how we can use water more effectively in our environment. This episode is a bit of an insight into how we use water here in Western Australia, but I think the principals can be utilised in any climate. Check out Ross’ work at: <a href="http://www.waterinstallations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.waterinstallations.com/</a><a href="http://www.redplanetplants.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.redplanetplants.com.au/</a><a href="http://www.mundaringecostay.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.mundaringecostay.com/</a><a href="https://www.cfpermaculture.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cfpermaculture.com.au/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/WaterInstallations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/WaterInstallations</a> Show Notes Formative Experiences &amp; Background- grew up with orchards &amp; home-grown veggies- learned a lot while weeding the garden- first got into permaculture by tagging along with his wife to a course- studied biology and teaching- specialised in waste water for graduate research project- worked on introducing accredited permaculture training to Western Australia- discussion of permaculture courses- Ross is “Dr Greywater”- did lots of experiments &amp; thesis on greywater- discussion of greywater ecosystems The Future of Permaculture- Ross enjoys teaching others, especially those who go on to also teach people themselves- seeing a huge move of people learning to live more sustainably- vegetable seedlings are the most popular selling plant- understanding that you do have options- seeing change among mainstream farmers Backing It Up With Science- Ross is very keen to make sure what is being taught about permaculture is firmly based on science- when wanting to use herbs medicinally, find out what you can about the herb being tested so as to use it safely- much of current herb lore is anecdotal- working to get studies undertaken to test these claims- discussion of current testings Water Filtration &amp; Soil- discussion about turning greywater into drinking water- passing water through some kind of filter, for ex. soil- if we get the soil right, we get the plants and the people healthy- when we build soil, we can create biological filters for our water- need to build water literacy among local populations In 50 Years, Ross Would Like to See…- desalination plants are not the way of the future- stormwater harvesting is beginning to be practised in Western Australia- government enforced grey water home systems- needs to be more moves to reuse all water on gardens What’s Happening Now?- discussion of water filtration in Kalamunda (area in Western Australia)- discussion of climate change in Australia, specifically the South West- “transition movement”: arose out of permaculture course in England, also spreading in Australia now, utilising urban areas to grow food and live more sustainably- turning chlorine pools into natural pools- discussion of setting up proper safety measures so water is completely safe Living a Probiotic Life- planting a seed or cutting and watching it sprout- safeguarding family, teaching kids to grow food- great to see this happening in schools now- become involved in teaching others what you know!- books: Getting Started in Permaculture, The Basics of Permaculture Design, How To Permaculture Your Life- 2 dvds: RAPS - Remote Area Power Supplies

030 - Healthy Water And Permaculture With Dr. Ross Mars

Ross Mars is a wastewater specialist, permaculture teacher and author who speaks to Steve and Deryn on this week's All The Dirt podcast about designing systems that reuse water in the house and garden.

Ross Mars is a wastewater specialist, permaculture teacher and author who speaks to Steve and Deryn on this week's All The Dirt podcast about designing systems that reuse water in the house and garden.

Episode 39: Author Ross Mars

Today I am talking with Dr. Ross Mars, author of The Permaculture Transition Manual.  A book that covers a wide variety of practical topics including: permaculture design principles, soil building, nutrient-dense food growing, and greywater systems.  In the book Ross also dispels a number of well accepted permaculture myths, such as comfrey being a dynamic accumulator.  I think we have all hear that one before, plant comfrey because its roots mine and accumulate nutrients deep within the soil.  A great concept, unfortunately one that's just not true.  As Ross found there's no scientific evidence to back that claim up.  It's this scientific approach to permaculture that makes Ross's approach unique. In his book and in this interview he talks about what's worked for him and what's scientifically plausible.  Today Ross and I will use that practical and realistic lens to take a look at home scale rainwater harvesting and waste treatment.    Ross will use his 20 years of industry experience to talk about the insanity of bathtub reed beds, and the need slow water down as it moves through the system.  It's all about home scale greywater and blackwater with Dr. Ross Mars.  Learn more at www.permaculturevoices.com/152  Support the show at www.permaculturevoices.com/support

Today I am talking with Dr. Ross Mars, author of The Permaculture Transition Manual. A book that covers a wide variety of practical topics including: permaculture design principles, soil building, nutrient-dense food growing, and greywater systems. In the book Ross also dispels a number of well accepted permaculture myths, such as comfrey being a dynamic accumulator.  I think we have all hear that one before, plant comfrey because its roots mine and accumulate nutrients deep within the soil.  A great concept, unfortunately one that's just not true.  As Ross found there's no scientific evidence to back that claim up. It's this scientific approach to permaculture that makes Ross's approach unique. In his book and in this interview he talks about what's worked for him and what's scientifically plausible. Today Ross and I will use that practical and realistic lens to take a look at home scale rainwater harvesting and waste treatment.   Ross will use his 20 years of industry experience to talk about the insanity of bathtub reed beds, and the need slow water down as it moves through the system. It's all about home scale greywater and blackwater with Dr. Ross Mars. Learn more at <a href="http://www.permaculturevoices.com/152" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.permaculturevoices.com/152</a> Support the show at <a href="http://www.permaculturevoices.com/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.permaculturevoices.com/support</a>

Dr. Ross Mars on Practical and Realistic Processing of Homescale Greywater and Blackwater (V152)