Permaculture in the City – Garden for Wellbeing for You and the Planet
An introduction into how to make the best use of your own garden space to live more sustainably, healthier and wealthier. This course is held offsite at Wadhamville Garden in St Heliers and runs on Fridays.
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Fri 12 Sep
- $97.00 incl. GST
Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here. -
Fri 10 Oct
- $97.00 incl. GST
Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Join Amanda Warren for an introduction into how to make the best use of your own garden space to live more sustainably, healthier and wealthier. Options:
- 28 February
- 2 May
- 12 September
- 10 October
Course outline
- Edible gardening - growing your own healthy, organic, food
- Foraging – working with ‘weeds’ to make delicious and healthy recipes
- Herbal teas – free, more sustainable, healthier alternatives to everyday tea
- Supporting bees and other beneficial insects
- Attracting more birds and working with them to grow more food
- Waste-free ideas for living and enjoying the feel good benefits
- Minimising work using the design principles of permaculture and the ‘Ruth Stout Gardening Without Work’ method
- Lots of waste-free recipes from your garden and sustainable food sources
This class is held at Amanda's garden - Wadhamville Garden, St Heliers.
Who should attend?
Anyone who wishes to learn more about growing food in partnership with nature, organically, sustainably, abundantly and with the least work.
What to bring
Snacks, water bottle, rain gear/sunblock/hat (according to the weather), pen, notebook. Morning tea is supplied. Amanda also invites participants to bring a packed lunch and stay behind after the course for an hour to picnic and continue exploring the garden, if they wish.
About the garden
The garden is built over a slope with lots of steep steps and some uneven ground. Wadhamville also has bees.
About your tutor, Amanda
I am passionate about living and partnering with nature; growing my own food, preparing it waste free and the constant learning about plants, health and the amazing system of life. My garden is my super-happy place and I love to share it with others. I have been opening my garden for several years now and never cease to be amazed how transformative it can be for those who are new to living with a completely organic garden. As a landscape designer and a permaculturist, my focus is on blending practical functionality with beauty as I know that beauty awakens love and caring and if this beauty can provide sustenance for me, my friends and whānau and the myriad beings of nature then we are all truly gifted.
- The expertise of Amanda, her enthusiasm and respect for nature and all living things
- Understanding how a permaculture garden works
- How to start my journey of permaculture
- How to work on my soil
- How to introduce chooks, bees and guinea pigs
- The course was informative and based on the needs and questions of the participants too. Amanda makes you feel you can do it too!
