An Introduction to Urban Farming & Permaculture

Introduction to Urban Farming and Permaculture is our 1-day workshop run every 6 to 8 weeks, aiming to share and spread the wonders of permaculture and urban farming with as many people as possible. The workshop is delivered onsite at Green Dean HQ or can be delivered at your chosen venue.

Feedback constantly indicates how transformative permaculture is for everyone who learns, understands and implements it. Our main focus is on urban farming and permaculture, where amazing things can be achieved using permaculture design principles to bring food-growing back into the towns and cities, where it has always traditionally been in sustainable cultures.

This workshop shares info and strategies to help you start converting your home or other site into a thriving permaculture haven. You will learn:

• The history & origins of Permaculture
• Design considerations & guidelines
• The Ethics & Principles of Permaculture
• Soil care & water management
• Growing your own organic food, including crop rotation, plant choices, seed saving, composting & garden care
• Keeping animals in Permaculture, such as chickens, worms, bees & more
• Permaculture in homes & communities
• A fresh new way of viewing your home, environment, community & lifestyle
• Permaculture – the Next Step

* This workshop fee includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and notes.