Myself and and Bill Errickson of Conscious Elements Permaculture will give a presentation and slide show on permaculture design at the Belfast Free Library. The program is free.  We will discuss Permaculture Landscape Design and permaculture in practice.   Tuesday, May 8, 6-8 pm.

Spring is here as we start planting out our seedlings and planting our beds.  Good garden design that integrates both perennials and annuals is an important part of having success over the growing season.  Of course, sustainability is on everyone’s mind these days, and so with that in mind I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be teaching another Introduction to Permaculture course through Camden Adult Ed.  We will focus on the subjects of goals for the garden, design of the garden, and sustainability in the garden and how that connects to the rest of society.

This is taken from the registration website:

Permaculture – the Art of Ecological Design

Permaculture is a design system and set of techniques for creating resilient human habitats and healthy ecosystems.  It is modeled on ecological principles and takes into account food production, shelter, energy, water, wellness, community, culture and economics.  In this abbreviated course students will gain familiarity with concepts used to design permaculture garden systems.  They will leave with a strong foundation for applying permaculture ethics, strategies and techniques. The instructor will discuss topics including forest gardens, water management, earthworks, pattern literacy, and garden management.   Registration is $25. 4 weeks on Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:00 p.m. Begins Wed 5/2 CHRHS Rm 223 Class size is limited to 12 so register early! To register, click here.

I’m pleased to be co-hosting a full Permaculture Design Certificate Course with Lisa Fernandes of Portland Maine Permaculture. This is a one-weekend-per-month format for the internationally-recognized full Permaculture Design Certificate Course, running April through September 2012 in Unity Maine. The course is being held in Unity at MOFGA and it begins this Saturday April 21. There is one space left. See this link for more details:

http://www.meetup.com/portlandpermaculture/events/34491902/

As we pour over seed catalogs this winter, it is a good time to begin dreaming and scheming for our gardens next year.  And the best way to begin the garden is with good design.  Of course, sustainability is on everyone’s mind these days, and so with that in mind I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be teaching an Introduction to Permaculture course through Camden Adult Ed.  We will focus on the subject of goals for the garden, design of the garden, and sustainability in the garden and how that connects to the rest of society.

This is how it should have read on the registration website:

Permaculture – the Art of Ecological Design

Permaculture is a design system and set of techniques for creating resilient human habitats and healthy ecosystems. It is modeled on ecological principles and takes into account food production, shelter, energy, water, wellness, community, culture and economics. In this abbreviated course students will gain the knowledge necessary to begin the process of designing their own home-scale permaculture garden systems. They will leave with a strong foundation for applying permaculture ethics and design principles. The instructor will walk students through a design process applicable to forest gardens, water management, earthworks, pattern literacy, and garden management.

Begins Wed 2/8 CHRHS Rm 223.  Wednesdays 6-8:  Feb 8, 15, 29 & Mar 7 (No class on Feb 22)

Registration is $25. Class size is limited to 12 so register early! To register, click here.