Monthly Permaculture Classes

Permaculture is a holistic design approach that centers on three fundamental ethics:

• People Care,

• Earth Care, and

• Fair Share.

These ethics guide us in creating sustainable and regenerative systems while fostering harmony between humans, nature, and equitable resource distribution. In this lesson, we will delve into these three core ethics and emphasize their significance in decolonization and ecological design.

Central to the philosophy of permaculture are a set of guiding principles that inform the design, implementation, and management of these systems. These principles serve as a compass, guiding practitioners towards sustainable solutions that integrate the ethical considerations of Earth care, people care, and fair share.

When you become a gardener, you realize real quick that before you can grow plants, you have to grow healthy soil. In this lesson you will learn all about soil health, creating the best compost, and how to mulch without spending a ton of money.

In permaculture, the concept of zones is a foundational design principle that helps organize land, resources, and human activity in a way that maximizes efficiency, reduces labor, and promotes sustainability. The zones system is based on the idea that different areas of the landscape require varying levels of attention and management, and by placing elements according to how often they need interaction, you can create a more harmonious, resilient ecosystem.