Permaculture is a design system to create sustainable, abundant and efficient human habitats by integrating insights from ecology, organic gardening, indigenous farming practices, architecture, agroforestry and economics. It involves attention to factors such as wind, water and sun exposure, with extensive use of composting, mulching and integrated pest management, reducing the need for chemicals and fuel, supporting local farmers while lowering carbon emissions.  But iti is much more than just gardening.  Permaculture design encompasses all the elements necessay for human communities.  Food, energy, shelter, water, waste, health, legal systems and livelihood will be included in our discussion on creating lasting communities.  Local practitioners will share their real life stories.   [More]

This is the start of the Certificate in Permaculture Design program a nine-session course