SESSION Abstract: An introduction to Permaculture
Jo will walk you through the ethics and principles behind a permaculture approach to gardening, and show how they can also be applied to all aspects of life. Unpicking the principles of natural systems and exploring concepts such as photosynthesis and the soil food web will bring many ‘aha’ moments! Jo will outline how we can apply good design principles to work with rather than against nature, in home gardens as well as on a larger scale, to create oranga nuku, oranga kai, oranga tāngata - healthy soil, healthy food and healthy people.
Date: Thursday 2nd July
Time & Format:
The course will start at 10am, with a coffee and tea break followed by a lively facilitated discussion to answer all your curious questions. The course will finish at 12pm each week.
Location: We are delighted to be hosting at Birdwoods Gallery, 298 Middle Road, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay
About the expert
Jo Duff
Jo runs Kahikatea Farm plant nursery and permaculture farm and is a passionate teacher and gardener. A long time environmentalist, she has taught courses and workshops in permaculture, sustainability, gardening and herb growing for over 20 years, including four years teaching horticulture at EIT. In 2005 she founded the Hawke’s Bay Permaculture Group and in 2007 she was awarded the NZ Gardener Magazine’s Hawke’s Bay Gardener of the Year for her gardening, teaching and community efforts. Her main interest is in designing and growing sustainable perennial agricultural systems at both urban and rural scales, and opening people’s minds to a different way of growing
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