Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, Geoff explains how diversity, perennials and slightly stretched climate choices can help systems keep producing through hotter, drier, wetter or more variable seasons.
This video is taken from Geoff’s 2021 Online Permaculture Design Course, which includes weekly Q&A sessions where he answers student questions. Learn more about Geoff’s courses at: discoverpermaculture.com
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00:04 - 00:00:37: Georges asks whether designers should select plants for warmer or drier future climates, and whether that is ethical.
- 00:00:37 - 00:01:37: Geoff says climate shifts have always moved species; the safer design response is broad diversity and perennial plantings.
- 00:01:37 - 00:02:36: Plant combinations can span dry, wet, hot and cool conditions so different yields succeed in different seasons.
- 00:02:36 - 00:03:48: Diversity softens climate stress because the system still produces even when the exact winning crop changes from year to year.
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About Geoff:
Geoff is a world-renowned permaculture consultant, designer and teacher who has established demonstration sites in many of the world’s major climates. He’s dedicated his life to sharing permaculture design and inspiring people to care for the earth, care for each other and return the surplus.
About Permaculture:
Permaculture weaves land, resources, people and the environment into a single, supportive system. It mirrors how nature works—no waste, no shortcuts, just smart relationships. The tools are wide-ranging: water harvesting, soil building, energy systems, forestry, natural building, aquaculture, appropriate technology, community development and more. Whether you’re on acreage or in an apartment, these principles scale beautifully.
#permaculture #climatechange #resilientdesign #plantdiversity #foodforest #perennials
In this video, Geoff explains how diversity, perennials and slightly stretched climate choices can help systems keep producing through hotter, drier, wetter or more variable seasons.
This video is taken from Geoff’s 2021 Online Permaculture Design Course, which includes weekly Q&A sessions where he answers student questions. Learn more about Geoff’s courses at: discoverpermaculture.com
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00:04 - 00:00:37: Georges asks whether designers should select plants for warmer or drier future climates, and whether that is ethical.
- 00:00:37 - 00:01:37: Geoff says climate shifts have always moved species; the safer design response is broad diversity and perennial plantings.
- 00:01:37 - 00:02:36: Plant combinations can span dry, wet, hot and cool conditions so different yields succeed in different seasons.
- 00:02:36 - 00:03:48: Diversity softens climate stress because the system still produces even when the exact winning crop changes from year to year.
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► Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/geofflawtononline
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► And most importantly, enjoy your permaculture journey!
About Geoff:
Geoff is a world-renowned permaculture consultant, designer and teacher who has established demonstration sites in many of the world’s major climates. He’s dedicated his life to sharing permaculture design and inspiring people to care for the earth, care for each other and return the surplus.
About Permaculture:
Permaculture weaves land, resources, people and the environment into a single, supportive system. It mirrors how nature works—no waste, no shortcuts, just smart relationships. The tools are wide-ranging: water harvesting, soil building, energy systems, forestry, natural building, aquaculture, appropriate technology, community development and more. Whether you’re on acreage or in an apartment, these principles scale beautifully.
#permaculture #climatechange #resilientdesign #plantdiversity #foodforest #perennials
