Introduction to Permaculture

A practical hands on approach to designing and building productive and beautiful gardens (and lives).

Presented by Sue Hartley and Karen McKenzie

Sue's garden (where workshops are run) featured on the July 7^th 2011 edition of ABC's Gardening Australia and was open on October 1^st and 2^nd 2011 as part of the Gardening Australia Open Garden Scheme.

• Interested in growing nutritious, organic veggies?
• Need to know how to build fertile soil?
• How to select and care for chickens?
• Want to reduce your power and water bills?
• And connect with like minded people and
• feel a greater sense of community?

Then a short Introduction to Permaculture  workshop is for you. You will learn  how to use permaculture design principles to create abundant and efficient systems, meet great people and be inspired.

When: Saturday  5^th May 2012 (9:00 am - 4:30pm) and Sunday  6^th May 2012 (9:00 am - 4:30pm)

NOTE: this was re-scheduled  from March 24/25th

Where: Held in a retro-fitted 50's house in Mt Claremont, complete with verge veggie garden, fruit forests, chooks, frog ponds, worms, outdoor bathroom and kitchen, grey water reuse, compost tea fermenter…

For further information or to receive complete program, and registration details contact Sue 0438620348 shartley@starwon.com.au Karen  kjmckenzie@amnet.net.au

Cost: $220, unwaged $170.   (Morning teas included. Please bring own lunch)

Permaculture? What is it?

Permaculture is based on the ethics of earth care, people care, fair share and limits aware. Permaculture is a philosophy of working wth nature rather than against it. Observing before acting, reflecting and designing from natural patterns, permaculture integrates plants, animals, structures and people into a wholistic, energy efficient design.

About Susan

Having grown organic veggies and raised chooks in the Perth western suburbs for thirty plus years, Susan has gained lots of hands-on experience. Susan completed her Permaculture Design Course with Josh Byrne, Martin Anda and David Holmgren at the Murdoch University Environmental Technology Centre in 1998. Courses in biodynamics, soil science and organic agriculture added to her knowlwdge.

A move to a fifties house in Mt Claremont was an opportunity to implement her knowledge on retrofitting an older home for energy and water efficiency. Susan initiated the Mt Claremont Farmers Market based on her experience of farmers' markets all over Australia as part of her research into sustainable, localised food distribution, fair to growers and consumers. Past Convenor of the Permaculture Association of WA (PAWA).

About Karen

Since completing a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) in 1998, Karen has been extensively researching, practising and teaching permaculture. Her focus has been on implementing permaculture at her passive solar home in Mullaloo. Karen worked for many years at the Murdoch University Environmental Technology Centre, coordinating 'Work for the Dole' programs and presenting permaculture training. She is a qualified teacher and works part time in primary schools, spreading the sustainability message. Past Convenor of PAWA.