Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of April 2010 - Introduction to Permaculture

Permaculture is a world view which opens people up to the vision of a sustainable future. In this introduction you will learn about intelligent organic gardening and design principles as well as issues surrounding sustainable behaviour, both in and out of the compost heap!

Permaculture is much more than just growing your own food, it is about skill sharing, using resources wisely and connecting with your community. It incorporates everyone, and encourages diversity, whilst empowering individuals into self sufficiency and resilience. The course will cover all the basics of permaculture and organic gardening (i.e. composting, good soil, seed saving etc), and go into resource management, community building and touch on design.

Time? 10.00am - 4.00pm

Where? Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Place, East Perth (off Royal and Lime St)

Cost: $100 or $80 concession (and there are special options available for unemployed and students)

For more information or registration, contact Sparkles on 0406 449 369 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This course will also run on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th of July 2010 - Venue yet to be confirmed

Regular Course Providers

Accredited Permaculture Training (APT) in WA

For more information about APT, check out their website.

Apace Organic Gardening Course, Fremantle, WA

The organic gardening course is a half day course held at Apace. The course is conducted by long time Apace organic gardener Dennis Tarrant. Who shares 50 years experience as a committed organic gardener with a good smattering of philosophy along the way.

The course covers the art of making compost and how to use it. Crop rotation and how green manuring and composting fit into the 6 year cycle. Dennis also reveals the myths and truths of slaters and nematodes and their part in the natural recycling process. Information is also supplied on salinity tolerance in common vegetables and micronutrients accumulated by some common herbs.

For more information check out the Apace website.

International Permaculture Services (IPS)

IPS, an Australian company, provides permaculture, consulting, eductaton and design sevices to industry and the private sector. Check out their website for a full list of courses.