About This Class:
Be introduced to the amazing world of permaculture, a holistic approach to land and life management. This class will introduce you to the core principles and ethics of permaculture and the many ways they can be integrated into our gardens, communities and beyond. You'll learn practical applications in urban and rural landscapes, as well as different ways of cultivating flourishing, food-yielding ecosystems no matter if you’re in an apartment or on a rural homestead. You’ll discover a variety of sustainable gardening methods that encompass proper plant selection, companion planting, composting techniques, water conservation habits, beneficial wildlife integration and more. This class offers you a holistic understanding of how to work in harmony with natural systems and will help you foster ecological abundance for all.
About the Instructor:
Bethany Couture is a permaculturalist and horticulturalist from Victoria BC. Through her studies, she realized there must be more sustainable ways to cultivate sustenance from the land, which led her down the path of permaculture and wove together her passions for horticulture, herbalism, mycology, homesteading and environmental sustainability. She is the lead steward of the permaculture garden at the Horticulture Center of the Pacific and is the permaculture instructor at the Pacific Horticulture College. She also runs her own horticulture business, Garden Alchemist, which designs landscapes abundant with edible, medicinal, and native plants.
In This Class We'll Cover:
- History of Permaculture
- Principles & Ethics
- Site Mapping
- Plant Guilds
- Food Forests
- Edible Plants and Trees
- Water Conservation
- Soil Stewardship
- Composting
- Animal Integration
- Habitat Creation
- Urban & Social Permaculture
This Class Would be Great for:
- Edible Gardeners
- Hobby Farmers
- Homeowners Wanting a More Sustainable Garden
- Plant-passionate Folks
- Home Gardening Enthusiasts
- Eco-conscious Individuals
- Landscapers
Class Summary:
- 3 hours of lecture with Q&A
- Engaging activities
- Includes recording of class & invaluable resource handouts
What people are saying about this class:
"Bethany was very good at explaining complex concepts in an accessible way. I came away from the workshop feeling inspired to learn more and ready to try some strategies ASAP!"
