Introduction to Organic Gardening and Permaculture
Come to this workshop for an introduction to organic gardening and permaculture.
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Sat 01 Mar
- $53.00 incl. GST
Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
What is Organic Gardening and Permaculture?
Organic gardening could be described as growing in harmony with nature, without using synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides or other such products that upset the balance of the ecosystem. Organic gardening is just a small facet of permaculture which is a philosophy based on working with, rather than against, nature; of careful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless labour; and of looking at plants and animals in all their functions, rather that treating any areas as a single product system. The word permaculture originated in the 1970s and referred to 'permaculture agriculture' but was expanded to also represent permaculture culture to encompass an integrated sustainable system of living. The principles of permaculture apply to how we live our lives wholly and can apply from the smallest garden to large scale systems.
Course outline
- What is organic gardening?
- What is permaculture?
- Basic principles
- How permaculture is applied in today's world
- How you can move towards organic gardening and apply permaculture at home
- What are the pitfalls?
- Practical steps
Who should attend?
Those interested in adding to existing gardening knowledge, those without gardening knowledge looking to get started in food production at home, those wanting to make positive and sustainable changes to gardening practice and society.
What to bring
Pen and paper. A sandwich or snack as we will take a break mid way through the course. Tea and coffee will be provided in the staffroom.
