Are you wondering what advantage comes from a little bit of permaculture planning before you spend the rest of your life pottering about in your garden growing food? How does design increase the success of a garden? Join us in our upcoming tour, March 4th afternoon tea and discussions at Earth Keepers in Buxton. Not only will you meet permaculture teachers Judith and Paul Collins but also be engaged in discussions about effective permaculture design with April Sampson-Kelly. The group will explore what makes this property unique, and witness how this wise couple face the challenges of being self-reliant in …
Silkworms need no water but must be fed mulberry leaves. Perfect timing as you get to eat the mulberries as you pick the leaves. They live for only a few weeks and then spin a silk cocoon, hatch and breed and give you eggs for next year. Instructions here http://www.permaculturevisions.com/silkworms.htm Silk Worms for sale $10/box or 100 eggs posted Contact us pwi@permaculturevisions.org or 0413539744
Your chance to learn what Permaculture is about and how it will help your lifestyle and a healthier environment. Find out how a bit of ethics and design can reduce the amount of work you need to put in to make your lifestyle more abundant and productive. This will be a full weekend of ideas and practical solutions. Learn the art of Permaculture design with designer, creator, artist and international permaculture teacher April Sampson-Kelly on her mature demonstration property: a food forest integrated within a buzzing community. This Introductory module is also part of our full Permaculture Design course, should …
This is a 2 hour intensive hands-on gardening and design session on: The importance of small-project and modular thinking – have a small goal and finish the job. Discuss productive and fun design options (discuss Mandalas and KeyHole Garden design) Plan to capture and slows the water to reduce erosion and increase soil health, Learn how to map an area and mark the contours using home-made and up-cycled equipment re-use and repair wire fencing create neat and secure fencing from a variety of materials including bamboo, old wooden planks, bricks, pot plants, baling twine. Learn about micro-climates for the food …