Introduction to
Permaculture

WORKSHOP

Introduction to Permaculture
WORKSHOP

PERMACULTURE, DEMYSTIFIED

Learn the basics of natural systems design and ecological design.

Gain empowering ideas that you can apply in your own space, with easy to understand strategies for desigining your own edible landscape.

BRING YOUR DREAM GARDEN TO LIFE

In this Introduction to permaculture workshop, you will master the skills to grow an abundant garden in your own backyard.

You’ll learn design principles and ethics in easy-to-digest chunks and reimagine your relationship with the land and your community.

The truth is: permaculture is about more than just growing food.

It’s a way of observing the natural world, and finding a way to work with it instead of against it. It’s a whole-systems approach that takes into account soil, water, animals, insects, trees – and all of nature’s wisdom. Think big picture.

THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

What is permaculture

From Mollison to Pittman to Holmgren, you’ll wrap your head around permanent agriculture and why it’s useful no matter where you live.

Basic design principles

It’s all about observing the world around you and aligning your work with natural systems.

applying permaculture

Using those principals to establish a low maintenance, abundant ecological garden.

the garden as a whole

Strategies for regenerating the landscape in a holistic way.

THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • What is permaculture
    From Mollison to Pittman to Holmgren, you’ll wrap your head around permanent agriculture and why it’s useful no matter where you live.
  • Basic design principals
    It’s all about observing the world around you and aligning your work with natural systems.
  • How to apply permaculture in your own space
    Using those principals to establish a low maintenance, abundant ecological garden.
  • Practical starting points for systems thinking
    Strategies for regenerating the landscape in a holistic way.
  • How to integrate animals without getting overwhelmed
    An uncomplicated approach to incorporating livestock.

The truth is: permaculture is about more than just growing food.

It’s a way of observing the natural world, and finding a way to work with it instead of against it.

It’s a whole-systems approach that takes into account soil, water, animals, insects, trees – and all of nature’s wisdom.

Think big picture.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Rony Lec been engaged in seed saving and farming for over 20 years, with a focus on advancing organic seeds and food security in Guatemala. He co-founded the Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute, a seed bank, and a successful amaranth promotion program to support these efforts.

You can learn more about Rony’s work here.

Rony Lec been engaged in seed saving and farming for over 20 years, with a focus on advancing organic seeds and food security in Guatemala. He co-founded the Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute, a seed bank, and a successful amaranth promotion program to support these efforts.

You can learn more about Rony’s work here.


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Luna Mia Farm is 2 hours from Pearson airport, near beautiful Lake Huron. Want to get here by bus or via private shuttle? We’ll make it happen! Email us at [email protected].