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"HUSP," an acronym for "Horticulture of the United States of Pocahontas," is a term coined by Paul Wheaton to represent a hypothetical agricultural system practiced in a fictional nation called the United States of Pocahontas (USP). In this imagined scenario, Pocahontas emerges as a strategic leader, thwarting European colonization and leading to the formation of the USP. This fictional nation's agricultural practices are characterized by a deep respect for the Earth, rejecting environmentally harmful methods like plowing and the use of petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, they embrace sustainable techniques akin to permaculture and traditional Indigenous knowledge, leading to superior food production, enhanced public health, and a thriving "health tourism" industry. Wheaton utilizes HUSP as a thought experiment, inspiring innovation and pushing the boundaries of contemporary permaculture. He proposes a real-world project involving a 2,000-acre plot divided into smaller sections where practitioners of permaculture, biodynamic farming, and native plant cultivation can experiment and share knowledge, collectively striving to "rediscover" the principles of HUSP and advance sustainable agriculture. This project emphasizes the importance of collaboration and government non-interference to foster creative solutions for a future where food production harmonizes with nature.

The willow feeder system is a permaculture solution for managing human waste, developed by Paul Wheaton, that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and nutrient cycling. It is designed to be a "freaky-cheap" alternative to conventional septic systems and sewage treatment plants, utilizing readily available materials like garbage cans and sawdust. The system focuses on mummifying human waste in a dry environment within sealed garbage cans to prevent composting and the escape of pathogens. This dry environment also stops the loss of valuable carbon and nitrogen to the atmosphere, which is a common issue with hot composting. After two years of aging in the sealed cans, the resulting "willow candy" is pathogen-free and can be safely applied as fertilizer. While this nutrient-rich material could be used on any garden, it is best suited for "poop beasts" like willow, cottonwood, poplar, and bamboo, which can readily absorb the high nutrient content without harm. This system promotes a closed-loop approach, turning what is often considered waste into a valuable resource for growing beneficial plants.

The SKIP (Skills to Inherit Property) program, designed to connect aspiring homesteaders ("Skippers") with landowners seeking successors ("Otisies"), centers around the completion of practical projects called "Badge Bits" (BBs). To join, create a free account on permies.com and choose BBs from the PEP (Permaculture Experience according to Paul) curriculum. These BBs, encompassing skills like gardening and natural building, are documented through photos and videos, which are then reviewed by the permies.com community. As Skippers complete BBs, they earn progressively advanced badges — Sand, Straw, Wood, and Iron — showcasing their skills to potential Otisies. While the program is free, attending the annual SKIP event at Wheaton Labs, where BBs are taught, costs $2,250. The permies.com forums also play a vital role, providing a platform for Skippers to connect and share experiences.

Rocket mass heaters are better than wood stoves because they run cleaner and use less wood. Wood stoves lose a lot of heat out the chimney that the rocket mass heater stores in the mass. 75% efficient wood stoves are often run at 3% efficiency at night. Rocket mass heaters use the mass to keep things warm at night.

The willow feeder system, a "freaky-cheap" and sustainable approach to human waste management, was developed by permaculture expert Paul Wheaton as an alternative to conventional septic systems and sewage treatment plants. The system emphasizes a closed-loop cycle, transforming human waste, or "poop", into valuable fertilizer, termed "willow candy". Unlike composting toilets, willow feeders utilize a dry environment created within sealed garbage cans to mummify the waste, preventing composting and the potential spread of pathogens. A small amount of sawdust is added to each can, primarily for aesthetic purposes. This dry process also preserves valuable carbon and nitrogen, which are often lost to the atmosphere during hot composting. After two years of aging, the pathogen-free "willow candy" can be safely applied as fertilizer to "poop beasts" — trees like willow, cottonwood, poplar, and bamboo — which can handle the high nutrient content without being harmed. This system turns human waste into a valuable resource, promoting sustainable gardening practices.