In this class, we will cover:

1) What is Permaculture? A quick introduction to the concepts of permaculture.

2) Using What We Have, Having What we Use – The path to more self sufficiency and resilience.

3) Permaculture Techniques – Sheet Mulching, Huglekulture, Plant Guilds

4) Native Wild Edibles – Tapping into the bounty of wild edibles and introducing them into our kitchens and gardens.

5) Planting Techniques for Perennials, Trees and Shrubs

6) Building a Temperate Food Forest – What is a Food Forest? Simple ideas for planning and planting.

7) The Importance of Animals in Food Systems – Nurturing wildlife and recruiting simple animal allies into our gardens.

This class includes a Worksheet with resources for useful and edible plants and instructions for sheet mulching.

This class is part of the "Be Your Own Grocer" course, a 12-week program that will teach you everything you need to know to grow your own food. You can take this class, or any of the other classes in the course, for $20 each. Or you can take the entire 12-week program for only $120, saving you 50% off the per class price. To learn more or to register, please visit our Be Your Own Grocer event page.

This class is offered by Transition Nanaimo Society and is taught by Connie Kuramoto. Connie has been teaching Horticulture for over 30 years, and gardening for even longer. She was a technician and instructor for Vancouver Island University for 20 years, and currently teaches on contract for North Island College and Gaia College, as well as numerous workshops and talks throughout Vancouver Island and beyond. Connie has worked in the Horticulture Industry in Greenhouses, Market Gardens, Florist Shops, Farms, and has managed her own Horticulture Training and Service Business, Gardens on the Go for nearly ten years. She grows the majority of the vegetables and fruits she eats in her half acre garden. She can provide specialized workshops and training in many different aspects of Horticulture, and is available for pruning, one on one pruning classes, and garden consultations.