Radical permaculture: the Cuban response to Peak Oil

Last Wednesday, I watched the short film 'The Power of Community' It was screened as part of the Glastonbury Transition Town initiative. In essence, the locals begun to grow their own food…. everywhere! Reclaiming city space & making ingenious use of domestic gardens. How powerful and inspiring to see how community was strengthened as the Cubans found creative solutions to externally imposed financial restraints, becoming self-resourcing, happier and healthier.

From my perspective as a RawFoodist, I was mesmerised by the variety and volume of fresh produce that had been grown and was being sold in local markets. It was interesting to note that for maximum sustainability the crops favoured were fruits & veggies, perfect for a raw diet!

Watch the film now: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-66172489666918336