The Basics of Small-Scale Permaculture Gardens

Permaculture concepts can be applied to backyard food gardens to increase productivity, diversify yields, build soil fertility, and reduce the need for weeding and other strenuous maintenance.

In this hands-on workshop, we'll construct a small garden discuss a number of topics, revealing ways to make make backyard vegetable gardening a more rewarding and successful experience, without making it a part-time job or spending a fortune. Topics will include:

Permanent mulched beds
Polyculture planting
Seed starting
Direct seeding
Permanent edible covercrops
Micro-climate creation
Keyhole beds
and more...

Who should attend this workshop: Folks who are new to permaculture concepts and/or new to gardening would benefit from attending this workshop.

Runs for 4 hours starting at 11 AM. Bring a lunch!