Weekend Introduction to Permaculture

Permaculture for Everyday Life is a wonderful weekend Introduction hosted by the East Kent Permaculture Learning Centre at Abbey Physic Community Garden a long time Permaculture LAND Demonstration site. The curriculum is recognised by the Permaculture Association. This is often a requirement before attnding a full Permaulture Design Course.

A robust bridge from Industrial paradigm to designing the more beautiful world we know is possible.
This aim is to help us not only in growing food as Permaculture is often thought to be about, it also shows us how Permaculture thinking supports the natural systems and us as part of them to thrive in all aspects of our Life and choices. Living in an industrial paradigm this is not always easy but here is a robust map so we can move towards more harmony and health.

The Abbey Physic Community Garden hosts a wonderful place to learn, be immersed in Nature and holds the East Kent Permaulture Library.

The Facilitators:

Jo has been sharing Permaulture for 30 years and developing Permaculture for Everyday Living for the last 6 years. Inspired by Permaculture co- founder David Holmgren, RetroSuburbia, A downshifters Guide to a Resilient Life was released in 2018. It incorporates the pattern 3 B's Biological, Behaviour and Building.Over 30 workshops, talks and courses have been ran on this evolving topic.

Helen Smith is an amazing human being and has been working with Jo for over ten years. Together they direct Future Food Forests CIC and East Kent Permaulture Learning Centre at the Abbey Physic Community Garden.

The weekend is divided into the 3 B's Biological, Behaviour and Building. Including Permaulture Fundamentals Observation, Ethics, Principles, Patterns and Design. We will include a practical and a design activity.

Saturday
Biological realm. Love the Land. Regenerative Food growing techniques. Permaculture and food growing. Growing food for biodiversity, Wellbeing and climate action inspired by Permaculture. How to think like a Forest. This day is part of the Forest Garden/ Food Forest series, stand alone and becomes part of the Intro to Permaculture Weekend.
Sunday
Behaviour. Self care, Emotions. Communiation. Relationships, Community, Economics.
Building. Water, energy, buildings.

We will learn about Permaculture Principles, Ethics and Patterns. See how they can be applied to your life, land and work. It will include practical, hands on sessions, foraging and many other fun activities that all explore this inspirational and empowering design system. Learn nature inspired solutions

You can expect: Experienced Passionate Tutors, like minded people, experience sustainable food production, people care and beautiful nature at the award winning and stunning Permaculture LAND demonstration site. We may have additional guests and site visits TBC.
Refreshments provided including our unique foraged garden teas.

Jo Barker and Helen Smith will be facilitating this weekend. They love working as a Team. They are long time experienced and qualified Permaculture Educators.

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