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Permaculture Design Certificate

Learn to Garden

Learn to Garden

Three 1-day courses to get you started growing your own food.

With: Jane Growns

October 12th - Getting Started
November 23rd – Seeds and Seedlings
February 22nd ’09 – Composting

9.30 am – 3.30 pm
$50 per course
Limited numbers, so book early

  • Getting Started – This course shows you how to start a garden from scratch and plant it out the same day.
  • Seeds and Seedlings – Fed up with buying expensive seedlings that often fail? This course shows you how to grow from seed and produce healthy, acclimatized seedlings.
  • Composting – The secret to successful organic gardening is compost. It’s much easier than you think. This course will demonstrate different methods to produce compost, so you can choose the way that works for you.

  • Introduction to Permaculture

    • With: Jane Growns

    • When: December 12-13th 2008

    • Where: 223 Taylor Street, Armidale

    • What: This is a 12 hour Introduction to Permaculture course which
      covers the ethics and approach of permaculture, principles of ecology
      and permaculture design principles.

      The course can be used for credit towards the full Permaculture
      Design Certificate, if you want to take it further.

    • You will: Complete 12 hours of lectures and practical activities
      that will include plenty of discussion and observation.

    • Workload: The course will be held over 2 consecutive days.
      No 'homework' is involved but contemplation is encouraged.

    • Outcomes: An understanding of where Permaculture has come from
      and where it is heading.
      Personal empowerment to effect change for good.
      Meet a great group of people.
      A new delight in gardens and wonder of nature.

    • Cost: $135 per person (About $11 per hour)

    • Contact: Jane Growns info@livinlightly.com.au Ph. 02 67722980



  • Permaculture Design Certificate

    • With: Jane Growns

    • When: 2008 December 12, 13, 15-17 and January 2009 16, 17, 19-21

    • Where: 223 Taylor St, Armidale and different venues in and around the region

    • What: This is the internationally recognised 72 hour Permaculture Design
      Certificate, which helps you to design your land, or another's, to high standards of sustainability

    • You will: Visit local gardens and talk to owners
      Complete 12 hours of practical work

    • Workload: Lots of observation and deduction
      Analyse and design your own home or land for future sustainability
      Work with a small team to design a larger piece of land

    • Outcomes: A good plan for your place
      An understanding of the ethical use of money
      Garden and design skills
      Personal empowerment to effect change for good
      Meet a great group of people
      A new delight in gardens and wonder of nature

    • Cost: $800 per person (or $665 if you have done the Introduction
      to Permaculture Course with LivinLightly)
      (About $11 per hour) - instalments possible

    • Contact: Jane Growns jane@livinlightly.com.au Ph. 02 67722980