Liv Smith

Pawpaw Fundamentals Webinar (27 mins)
Pawpaw Mini Guide (PDF) - 16 pages
Pawpaws and Permaculture (PDF) - 8 pages
Growing Pawpaws from Seed (PDF) - 11 pages
Pawpaw Resources (PDF)  - 12 pages
Crash Course Quiz


MICHAEL JUDD
Michael has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of ‘Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist’, and ‘For the Love of PawPaws’.

Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Michael and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.

Featured fruits include:

Pawpaw

Black Currant

Juneberry

Elderberry

Hardy Kiwi

Jujube

Persimmon

Bush Cherry

Aronia

Gumi

Mulberry







MICHAEL JUDD
Michael has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of ‘Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist’, and ‘For the Love of PawPaws’.

Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Michael and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.

Herb Spirals – The Ultimate Raised Garden

Explore why herb spirals are such a powerful design for growing herbs and discover how to build one that fits your space perfectly. From site prep to construction and planting, you’ll learn how to create a thriving habitat that encourages diversity, productivity, and beauty.

In this session, we’ll cover:

The benefits of building an herb spiral

How to make a dry-stack style spiral

Creating a free-form version

Planting strategies and filling every niche

Helpful tips and tricks for success

This 40-minute illustrated webinar includes a live Q&A at the end—short, practical, and packed with inspiration!



MICHAEL JUDD
Michael has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of ‘Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist’, and ‘For the Love of PawPaws’.

Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Michael and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.

Ever imagined shaping a garden or community space with a living, breathing structure? In this  webinar, you’ll be guided through the complete process of building willow domes and other forms of living architecture.

Here’s what you’ll explore during the session:

✔️ A full list of the tools and materials you’ll need
✔️ Proven methods for planting and weaving willow
✔️ How to design strong, sustainable, and eco-friendly structures
✔️ Professional advice for keeping your dome healthy and thriving long-term



MICHAEL JUDD
Michael has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of ‘Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist’, and ‘For the Love of PawPaws’.

Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Michael and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.

The Outdoor Willow Feeder (WilloWonka) is a skiddable outhouse design that keeps human poop out of rivers and groundwater. Unlike composting toilets or septic tanks, it separates poop from urine and greywater, stores solids in sealed cans to age safely, and uses them as nutrient-rich fertilizer for willows and other trees. The trombe wall ventilation system moves air with the sun, meaning no fans, no smell, and no electricity.

The PDF includes 58 pages of detailed building instructions, drawings, and notes.



In the PDF Plans You’ll See

   • Complete materials list including roundwood sizes, hardware, and plumbing parts

   • Step-by-step build instructions for skids, posts, beams, rafters, roof, siding, stairs, and hatch

   • How to install a urine diverter and connect it to a mulch pit for safe greywater use

   • Trombe wall details for natural passive airflow and odor control

   • Seat design, bucket clearances, and sealing tips for everyday ease of use

   • How to add a fly trap to the vent stack for cleaner, safer operation

   • Guidelines for aging and safely cycling nutrients back to trees

   • Practical safety notes for working with roundwood and tools

   • Why this design outperforms septic systems at a fraction of the cost

   • Lessons learned from real-world testing at Wheaton Labs





  eBook: $15 - more info    

  movie: $25 - more info  

  indoor plans (cooper pooper): $30 - more info  

  outdoor plans (willowonka): $30 - more info  

  bundle: $100 value for $90 - more info below  

The Cooper Pooper is the first fully indoor willow feeder built at Wheaton Labs. Unlike outdoor or skiddable systems, this one is integrated directly into Cooper Cabin. It keeps human poop out of rivers and groundwater while offering the comfort of an indoor bathroom. Solids are stored in a tall sealed can, liquids are diverted to a greywater line, and a solar-powered fan ensures odor-free use.

The PDF includes 39 pages of detailed building instructions, drawings, and notes.



In the PDF Plans You’ll See

   • Complete tools and materials lists, including framing, fasteners, and plumbing parts

   • Step-by-step build instructions for the box, framing, access hatch, steps, and raised platform

   • How to cut and install the seat platform with a properly placed urine diverter

   • Details on the solar-powered ventilation fan for reliable odor control

   • Proper placement and use of a 32-gallon collection can under the seat

   • How to route the urine line into a mulch pit or greywater sink drain

   • Guidance for creating a comfortable and safe step-up platform

   • Clear diagrams for door framing, hinges, sealing, and can removal

   • User guidelines on sawdust use, lid closing, and maintenance

   • Lessons learned from the first indoor willow feeder build at Wheaton Labs





  eBook: $15 - more info    

  movie: $25 - more info  

  indoor plans (cooper pooper): $30 - more info  

  outdoor plans (willowonka): $30 - more info  

  bundle: $100 value for $90 - more info below  

A willow feeder is a simple yet groundbreaking waste system that keeps human waste out of water systems entirely. Unlike composting toilets, it separates poop from urine and greywater, stores it for two years to eliminate pathogens, and then uses it as nutrient-rich fertilizer for willow trees. The result is cleaner rivers and oceans, safer pathogen management, and a low-cost, sustainable solution for any home or community.



The Willow Feeder Movie captures 14 years of design, testing, and real-world builds. You’ll see exactly how the system works, why it’s better than sewage treatment plants, and how you can build one yourself.
In the Movie You’ll See

   • What a willow feeder is and how it differs from composting toilets

   • Why conventional sewage plants pollute and how willow feeders solve the problem

   • Step-by-step builds of the Cooper Pooper (indoor) and WilloWonka (outdoor)

   • How to collect, store, and safely use poop as fertilizer

   • Why willows are ideal for nutrient cycling and how to plant them

   • Pathogen management that outperforms sewage treatment plants

   • How to operate at less than 10% of the cost of conventional systems

   • Ways to reduce chemicals and contaminants in greywater

   • Bonus benefits like solving “peak phosphorus” and improving soil health

   • Lessons from over a decade of field testing at Wheaton Labs


  eBook: $15 - more info    

  movie: $25 - more info  

  indoor plans (cooper pooper): $30 - more info  

  outdoor plans (willowonka): $30 - more info  

  bundle: $100 value for $90 - more info below  

Herb Spirals – The Ultimate Raised Garden

Explore why herb spirals are such a powerful design for growing herbs and discover how to build one that fits your space perfectly. From site prep to construction and planting, you’ll learn how to create a thriving habitat that encourages diversity, productivity, and beauty.

In this session, we’ll cover:

The benefits of building an herb spiral

How to make a dry-stack style spiral

Creating a free-form version

Planting strategies and filling every niche

Helpful tips and tricks for success

This 40-minute illustrated webinar includes a live Q&A at the end—short, practical, and packed with inspiration!



MICHAEL JUDD
Michael has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of ‘Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist’, and ‘For the Love of PawPaws’.

Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Michael and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.

Ever imagined shaping a garden or community space with a living, breathing structure? In this  webinar, you’ll be guided through the complete process of building willow domes and other forms of living architecture.

Here’s what you’ll explore during the session:

✔️ A full list of the tools and materials you’ll need
✔️ Proven methods for planting and weaving willow
✔️ How to design strong, sustainable, and eco-friendly structures
✔️ Professional advice for keeping your dome healthy and thriving long-term



MICHAEL JUDD
Michael has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of ‘Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist’, and ‘For the Love of PawPaws’.

Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Michael and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.

Featured fruits include:

Pawpaw

Black Currant

Juneberry

Elderberry

Hardy Kiwi

Jujube

Persimmon

Bush Cherry

Aronia

Gumi

Mulberry







MICHAEL JUDD
Michael has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of ‘Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist’, and ‘For the Love of PawPaws’.

Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

Michael and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.